August 27th, 1864
Title
August 27th, 1864
Creator
Gordon, Stephen
Date
1864-08-27
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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.jpg
Language
English
Type
Diary
Text
Aug
27th Saturday
clear and warm It is reported that the rebels (have) fallen back towards winchester Some of the troops have advanced to Charlestown today and it is expected that our corps will advance tomorrow Clothing was drawn and issued today the troops have five days rations from this morning
27th Saturday
clear and warm It is reported that the rebels (have) fallen back towards winchester Some of the troops have advanced to Charlestown today and it is expected that our corps will advance tomorrow Clothing was drawn and issued today the troops have five days rations from this morning
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Diary
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Citation
Gordon, Stephen, “August 27th, 1864,” Gordon Diaries, accessed April 17, 2026, https://gordondiaries.umwhistory.org/items/show/4637.