August 2nd, 1864
Title
August 2nd, 1864
Creator
Gordon, Stephen
Date
1864-08-02
Contributor
Privitt, Alex
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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2nd Tuesday
Drew transportation and three days Rations found the Brigade about two miles out on the Jefferson pike. After we got through issuing went back to the city. There is plenty of men strolling around town. Guards are placed on all rebel sympathers (sic) and secessionists. They are all to be sent outside of the lines.
Drew transportation and three days Rations found the Brigade about two miles out on the Jefferson pike. After we got through issuing went back to the city. There is plenty of men strolling around town. Guards are placed on all rebel sympathers (sic) and secessionists. They are all to be sent outside of the lines.
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Citation
Gordon, Stephen, “August 2nd, 1864,” Gordon Diaries, accessed April 17, 2026, https://gordondiaries.umwhistory.org/items/show/4612.