July 27th, 1861

Title

July 27th, 1861

Creator

Gordon, Stephen

Date

1861-07-27

Rights

Courtesy of National Park Service, Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania National Military Park, "FRSP 3983-3987, FRSP 15960-15961"

Language

English

Type

Document

Text

Ji.ily. 27th Monday Light rain during the day Capt Fith was ordered to report to Gen Wright as division Com- missary and Lt. Bradford to General Torbert as A.C. of this Brigade sheep was drawn and killed for officers sales today. Issued one day rations. Lt. Van Blaskem  of Co D 15th received a commission as Captain of Co C today the Sergeant-Major also received a commission as Lt of Co F.

Original Format

Diary

Files

frsp_3987_0029 (1).jpg

Citation

Gordon, Stephen, “July 27th, 1861,” Gordon Diaries, accessed April 17, 2026, https://gordondiaries.umwhistory.org/items/show/4123.