Saturday, August 4, 2012

1862 August 6 near Gordonsville, Va.

[from the diary of Lieut John Tyler of Letcher's Artillery]



Aug 6th  Henry returned from Charlottesville
Col W. thinking two from our battery was
one too many to have under arrest at the
same time, of course, prefering the Capts
rank, released him; at same time order-
-ing him to prefer charges against me, which
the Capt prefered, yet preferring not.  This
evening orders came to pack up and move
in an hours time, which was done accord-
-ingly.  Being deprived of authority in
the Battery remained at Camp to take
charge of baggage tents etc.  The Battery moved
off at 4 o’c & camped that night 3 miles from
Gordonsville. (beyond).  A Tooth which has
prevented my sleeping for three nights past
by incessant aching, has at last quieted
down by the sight of a Dentist who threat-
-ened to extract it.  Have an invitation to
breakfast with Dr Quarles tomorrow.


[transcript by Mary Roy Dawson Edwards]


MSS 6150


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