August 1st, 1861
Title
August 1st, 1861
Creator
Gordon, Stephen
Date
1861-08-01
Rights
Courtesy of National Park Service, Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania National Military Park, "FRSP 3983-3987, FRSP 15960-15961"
Language
English
Type
Document
Text
August 1st Saturday One year ago I was sworn in the service The brigade moved about JJ A.M. passed through the town anJ parked just on the edge of it on the east side. Have orders to fix up tents for it is expected that we'll stay here untill fall. The 1st Regt at the depot the town is strictly guarded no wagons are allowed to pass through it they have to go around the outside. It is the most bitter secesh place that I ever saw. Gen Torbert has the whole control of the town. He has appointed Col Brown of the 3rd Regt Provost Marshal Issued one days rations the regimental wagons come to the commissary after the rations this is an awful hot day.
Original Format
Diary
Files
Collection
Citation
Gordon, Stephen, “August 1st, 1861,” Gordon Diaries, accessed April 17, 2026, https://gordondiaries.umwhistory.org/items/show/4128.