July 28th, 1865
Title
July 28th, 1865
Creator
Gordon, Stephen
Date
1865-07-28
Rights
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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Text
Text
Friday July 28th
at ten o'clock went aboard the steamer S.R. Spaulding. Left pier 36 north River
at Eleven o'clock. Major General Foster, wife & child are aboard also a captain
of a captured blockade runner. the ride is most beautiful down the harbor and
out on the bay. Passed Governor & Edwards island. Forts Hamilton. Sandy Hook
Long Branch & C&E. also noted persons in the provisional government of Florida.
Bob Grant of Calcium also Brother of Mrs S. Davis
at ten o'clock went aboard the steamer S.R. Spaulding. Left pier 36 north River
at Eleven o'clock. Major General Foster, wife & child are aboard also a captain
of a captured blockade runner. the ride is most beautiful down the harbor and
out on the bay. Passed Governor & Edwards island. Forts Hamilton. Sandy Hook
Long Branch & C&E. also noted persons in the provisional government of Florida.
Bob Grant of Calcium also Brother of Mrs S. Davis
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Diary
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Collection
Citation
Gordon, Stephen, “July 28th, 1865,” Gordon Diaries, accessed April 17, 2026, https://gordondiaries.umwhistory.org/items/show/4589.