June 22nd, 1863
Title
June 22nd, 1863
Creator
Gordon, Stephen
Date
1863-06-22
Contributor
Stewart, James
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Courtesy of National Park Service, Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania National Military Park, FRSP 3983-3987, FRSP 15960-15961.
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Language
English
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June 22nd Monday
Clear and warm today Went about a mile and half to have a bath. Found a nice place in a woods. Washed four towels and one pair stockings. There was some cannonading this afternoon in the direction of Thourough [sic] fare gap. Cavelry [sic] is going out that way. Issued one day rations of H Bread coffee sugar and fresh meat. Soap and Salt Tapped a barrel of whiskey for sale to officers. Their orders have to be approved by the Genl. There was brigade drill today By General Torbert.
Clear and warm today Went about a mile and half to have a bath. Found a nice place in a woods. Washed four towels and one pair stockings. There was some cannonading this afternoon in the direction of Thourough [sic] fare gap. Cavelry [sic] is going out that way. Issued one day rations of H Bread coffee sugar and fresh meat. Soap and Salt Tapped a barrel of whiskey for sale to officers. Their orders have to be approved by the Genl. There was brigade drill today By General Torbert.
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Gordon, Stephen, “June 22nd, 1863,” Gordon Diaries, accessed April 17, 2026, https://gordondiaries.umwhistory.org/items/show/4165.