September 21st- 22nd, 1861
Title
September 21st- 22nd, 1861
Creator
Gordon, Stephen
Date
1861-09-21
Rights
Courtesy of National Park Service, Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania National Military Park, "FRSP 3983-3987, FRSP 15960-15961"
Language
English
Type
Document
Text
21st Monday Clear and very pleasant to-day Issued one days rations The supply train rent after bread but did not get it until dark. Lieut Bradford came back today. At night orders came in for the troops to carry eight days rations. Prospects of a move soon went to the company at night
22nd Tuesday Very clear and nice today quite cold in the morning Issued six days rations very busy all day. Elinge Pelton a deserter from Co _ was brought back last night he deserted at Hagerstown.
22nd Tuesday Very clear and nice today quite cold in the morning Issued six days rations very busy all day. Elinge Pelton a deserter from Co _ was brought back last night he deserted at Hagerstown.
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Diary
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Citation
Gordon, Stephen, “September 21st- 22nd, 1861,” Gordon Diaries, accessed April 17, 2026, https://gordondiaries.umwhistory.org/items/show/4302.