Sunday, 29th–We learned that there had been several spies in the city getting plans of our fortifications; they also got medical supplies and other articles of value to the rebels, and smuggled them through our lines at night. Special precaution is taken and the guard is to be continued. We were relieved this morning by [...]
29th. Started Theodore to find Leavitt and rations and to see Jackson. Also sent for salt. Read several chapters in Bible. Have neglected reading Bible too much since I have been in the army. Borrowed “English Orphans” and reviewed it. Good story. Mrs. Jones’ Hdqrs. Two sons in rebel army.
Sunday, 29th.—Federals have fallen back towards Chattanooga. Burned Ringgold. (Note: picture is of an unidentified Confederate soldier.)
NOVEMBER 29th.—The clerks were marched out into the muddy street this morning in a cold rain, and stood there for hours, while the officers were making up their minds when to start for the boat to convey them to Drewry’s Bluff, whence they are to march to Chaffin’s Farm, provided the officers don’t change their [...]
Nov. 8—Pass on and get to Rapidan Station and spend night. Sorry I could not find Col. Sillers last night Brigade crosses at Raccoon Ford late at night. Nov. 9—Ride down the river to the camp we left a month ago to-day. Find Brigade there. Snows a little. Prayers at night. Nov. 10—Anxious to hear [...]
November 29, 1863, The New York Herald The news from the Army of the Potomac up to seven o’clock yesterday evening shows that it has completely severed its connection with Washington and is now advancing, with a new basis of supplies to rest upon. No news of a serious battle has reached us. The [...]