August 3rd, 1864
Title
August 3rd, 1864
Creator
Gordon, Stephen
Date
1864-08-03
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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3rd Wensday (sic)
Woke up about six this moning (sic) and heard that the corps had moved at four. About two oclock PH started out; rode Capt. Hasten('s) horse. went to Buckeyville and turned to the left. crossed the monocccacy (sic) and found the troops and wagon train near the bank of the river. It is reported that we are going to stay here two or three weeks Corps headquarters is on the hill near us.
3rd Wensday (sic)
Woke up about six this moning (sic) and heard that the corps had moved at four. About two oclock PH started out; rode Capt. Hasten('s) horse. went to Buckeyville and turned to the left. crossed the monocccacy (sic) and found the troops and wagon train near the bank of the river. It is reported that we are going to stay here two or three weeks Corps headquarters is on the hill near us.
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Citation
Gordon, Stephen, “August 3rd, 1864,” Gordon Diaries, accessed April 17, 2026, https://gordondiaries.umwhistory.org/items/show/4613.