August 19th- 20th, 1861
Title
August 19th- 20th, 1861
Creator
Gordon, Stephen
Date
1861-08-19
Rights
Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania National Military Park
Language
English
Type
Document
Text
19th Wenesday Clear and warm today Issued one days rations More rumor of a move It is said that the troops will be ordered to carry thirteen days rations and the same amount in the wagons. Drew Pickles for officers sales
20th Thursday Clear and warm today no news of any kind. It is the same dull routine of camp life day after day. The flies and hornets around the commissary tent almost torment me to death. last night was quite cool. Issued one days rations
20th Thursday Clear and warm today no news of any kind. It is the same dull routine of camp life day after day. The flies and hornets around the commissary tent almost torment me to death. last night was quite cool. Issued one days rations
Original Format
Diary
Files
Collection
Citation
Gordon, Stephen, “August 19th- 20th, 1861,” Gordon Diaries, accessed April 17, 2026, https://gordondiaries.umwhistory.org/items/show/4148.