July 10th, 1864
Title
July 10th, 1864
Creator
Gordon, Stephen
Date
1864-07-10
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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10th Sunday
At two oclock this morning we received orders to move at day light. Turned in all of our store(?) at the station. The troops marched to city point. It is said that we are going to Maryland. The wagons and teams are all left behind The officers take their baggage. The second division has been loading all day and have not all got aboard yet at dark. Our baggage ____ have stood at the wharf all day. It is though that we will not get loaded before _____ oclock tonight.
At two oclock this morning we received orders to move at day light. Turned in all of our store(?) at the station. The troops marched to city point. It is said that we are going to Maryland. The wagons and teams are all left behind The officers take their baggage. The second division has been loading all day and have not all got aboard yet at dark. Our baggage ____ have stood at the wharf all day. It is though that we will not get loaded before _____ oclock tonight.
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Gordon, Stephen, “July 10th, 1864,” Gordon Diaries, accessed April 17, 2026, https://gordondiaries.umwhistory.org/items/show/4914.