August 7th- 8th, 1861
Title
August 7th- 8th, 1861
Creator
Gordon, Stephen
Date
1861-08-08
Rights
Courtesy of National Park Service, Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania National Military Park, "FRSP 3983-3987, FRSP 15960-15961"
Language
English
Type
Document
Text
7th Friday Quite warm today showery in the afternoon. Issued one days rations. Nothing new around camp. In the afternoon the Captains tent and the office was moved up on top of the hill along side of the road. they are in a much nicer place now than before.
8th Saturday Very pleasant today Issued one days rations Issued soft bread. think that we will have it everyday for dinner today we had Roast beef, green corn and brush beans and tomattoes
8th Saturday Very pleasant today Issued one days rations Issued soft bread. think that we will have it everyday for dinner today we had Roast beef, green corn and brush beans and tomattoes
Original Format
Diary
Files
Collection
Citation
Gordon, Stephen, “August 7th- 8th, 1861,” Gordon Diaries, accessed April 17, 2026, https://gordondiaries.umwhistory.org/items/show/4136.