August 4th, 1864
Title
August 4th, 1864
Creator
Gordon, Stephen
Date
1864-08-04
Contributor
Privitt, Alex
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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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4th Thursday
Clear and very warm. Issued two days rations and sent the empty wagon(s) to frederick city- to unload the regimental wagons came to the park after the rations. have been busy writing most of the day. It is said that officers are getting leave of absence. Capt. Conven (Converse ?) is trying to get one At night went to Brig headquarters. rumor of a move tomorrow
Clear and very warm. Issued two days rations and sent the empty wagon(s) to frederick city- to unload the regimental wagons came to the park after the rations. have been busy writing most of the day. It is said that officers are getting leave of absence. Capt. Conven (Converse ?) is trying to get one At night went to Brig headquarters. rumor of a move tomorrow
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Gordon, Stephen, “August 4th, 1864,” Gordon Diaries, accessed September 3, 2026, https://gordondiaries.umwhistory.org/items/show/4614.