December 19th- 20th, 1863
Title
December 19th- 20th, 1863
Creator
Gordon, Stephen
Date
1863-12-19
Rights
Courtesy of National Park Service, Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania National Military Park, "FRSP 3983-3987, FRSP 15960-15961"
Language
English
Type
Text
Text
19th, Saturday. Clear but very cold. It has the appearance of a snow storm. There was only fifty eight that reenlisted in our brigade . yesterday.eommunication is now open. Supply train went to the station. There is a good many going home on furlough now. 20th Sunday. Clear but very cold today. ----- of our Dept. went home on furlough this morning. Capt. Aaronsone arrived today with express goods. I received a letter from Uncle Sam and a package of stockings and mittens from home. Wrote a letter to mother. Went over to the regiment. At night went over to Captain Macinter's train.
Original Format
Diary
Files
Collection
Citation
Gordon, Stephen, “December 19th- 20th, 1863,” Gordon Diaries, accessed April 17, 2026, https://gordondiaries.umwhistory.org/items/show/4409.