December 8th, 1864
Title
December 8th, 1864
Creator
Gordon, Stephen
Date
1864-12-08
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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Text
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8th Thursday
Clear & pleasant
Issued two days Soft
Bread. It is said ~
that a flank movement
is to be made. Our
Brigade and the 6th Ma (Maine) (?)
of the 3rd Brigade are
to remain and man the
forts. The troops that
move are to have six
days rations. four in
haversacks & two in wagon
while those that remain
in Camp are to have
Eight days on hand
Clear & pleasant
Issued two days Soft
Bread. It is said ~
that a flank movement
is to be made. Our
Brigade and the 6th Ma (Maine) (?)
of the 3rd Brigade are
to remain and man the
forts. The troops that
move are to have six
days rations. four in
haversacks & two in wagon
while those that remain
in Camp are to have
Eight days on hand
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Citation
Gordon, Stephen, “December 8th, 1864,” Gordon Diaries, accessed September 3, 2026, https://gordondiaries.umwhistory.org/items/show/4786.