December 25th- 26th, 1863
Title
December 25th- 26th, 1863
Creator
Gordon, Stephen
Date
1863-12-25
Rights
Courtesy of National Park Service, Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania National Military Park, "FRSP 3983-3987, FRSP 15960-15961"
Language
English
Type
Text
Text
25th, Friday. Clear and very pleasant today. Issued half rations of whiskey. No other business done today. For breakfast had fresh fish and for dinner had roast turkey and chicken. In the afternoon went to the regiment and had a good time.
26th Saturday. Clear and pleasant today. Issued two days rations. Cleaned up around the Commissary for inspection tomorrow. Received a letter from mother with a carte de viste of Mag. Captain Fith came back at night. Brought me a letter from Mag.
26th Saturday. Clear and pleasant today. Issued two days rations. Cleaned up around the Commissary for inspection tomorrow. Received a letter from mother with a carte de viste of Mag. Captain Fith came back at night. Brought me a letter from Mag.
Original Format
Diary
Files
Collection
Citation
Gordon, Stephen , “December 25th- 26th, 1863,” Gordon Diaries, accessed April 17, 2026, https://gordondiaries.umwhistory.org/items/show/4412.