28th.—Very much interested lately in the hospitals; not only in our own, “the Robertson hospital,” but in Mr. –– ‘s, ” the officers’ hospital.” He has just told me of a case which has interested me deeply. An officer from the far South was brought in mortally wounded. He had lost both legs in a [...]
Friday, 28th.—Left Moulton Road, marching towards Courtland. Struck Memphis and Charleston Railroad near Pond Spring. Road not been used for long time. (Note: picture is of an unidentified Confederate soldier.)
Friday, 28th–Weather still pleasant. The Seventeenth Army Corps was reviewed by General Mower. We were out in full dress with knapsacks, haversacks and canteens on. There is to be only one battery to each division of the Fourteenth, Fifteenth, Seventeenth and Twentieth Army Corps. The remainder of the artillery, with all defective wagons, horses and [...]
28th. Friday. Regt. came in and drew clothing. Wrote to Will, Fred and C. G. and D. R. H. Letter from Will, one month on way.
October 28th.–Rained all night, but bright this morning. We have no clear account yet of the fighting yesterday; but we know the enemy was repulsed on this side of the river. It is thought that the operations on the south side were of greater magnitude, where we lost a brigadier-general (Dearing) of cavalry. We shall [...]
October 28th.—Burton Harrison writes to General Preston that supreme anxiety reigns in Richmond. Oh, for one single port! If the Alabama had had in the whole wide world a port to take her prizes to and where she could be refitted, I believe she would have borne us through. Oh, for one single port by [...]