July 23rd, 1864
Title
July 23rd, 1864
Creator
Gordon, Stephen
Date
1864-07-23
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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July 23rd Saturday
Clear and very warm. Went to the G street wharf at ten oclock to ___ ____ did not get them until three oclock PM. Drew five days two days soft bread. Found the brigade in the order of fort garner. Near ____ issued five days ration did not get through until eight oclock. Expected to go the city again tonight but did not get off. Expect to stay here three or four days + ____ days. The corps is going to garrison the fortification.
Clear and very warm. Went to the G street wharf at ten oclock to ___ ____ did not get them until three oclock PM. Drew five days two days soft bread. Found the brigade in the order of fort garner. Near ____ issued five days ration did not get through until eight oclock. Expected to go the city again tonight but did not get off. Expect to stay here three or four days + ____ days. The corps is going to garrison the fortification.
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Citation
Gordon, Stephen, “July 23rd, 1864,” Gordon Diaries, accessed April 17, 2026, https://gordondiaries.umwhistory.org/items/show/4929.