June 23rd, 1864
Title
June 23rd, 1864
Creator
Gordon, Stephen
Date
1864-06-23
Rights
Courtesy of National Park Service, Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania National Military Park, "FRSP 3983-3987, FRSP 15960-15961"
Format
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Language
English
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Text
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June 23rd Thursday
Issued about one oclock PM. Started for the park at half past two. Arrived then at seven PM. The heat was very intense today and so dusty that it is hard to breathe. Had whiskey, flour, ham, and pickles(?) today for the salon. Received a letter from WM. Wewey(?) and Johnny ____. Am almost tired out. Have to go front tomorrow with two days rations. Have soft bread for an issue. Saw ___ Meade today.
Issued about one oclock PM. Started for the park at half past two. Arrived then at seven PM. The heat was very intense today and so dusty that it is hard to breathe. Had whiskey, flour, ham, and pickles(?) today for the salon. Received a letter from WM. Wewey(?) and Johnny ____. Am almost tired out. Have to go front tomorrow with two days rations. Have soft bread for an issue. Saw ___ Meade today.
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Diary
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Citation
Gordon, Stephen, “June 23rd, 1864,” Gordon Diaries, accessed April 17, 2026, https://gordondiaries.umwhistory.org/items/show/4897.