September 1st- 2nd, 1861

Title

September 1st- 2nd, 1861

Creator

Gordon, Stephen

Date

1861-09-1

Rights

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

Language

English

Type

Document

Text

Sept 1st Tuesday Clear and cool today Inspection of the wagon train again this afternoon at night went over to the regiment. Stayed untill tattoo. Issued one days rations.
2nd Wensday light rain in the morning but clear and pleasant the rest of the day. Issued one days ration. Sent my old diary home today by Capt Harrison.

Original Format

Diary

Files

frsp_3987_0050.jpg

Citation

Gordon, Stephen, “September 1st- 2nd, 1861,” Gordon Diaries, accessed April 17, 2026, https://gordondiaries.umwhistory.org/items/show/4292.