[from the diary of Jesse Calvin Spaulding, Co. F., 25th Massachusetts]
Tuesday
Nov 11
Wrote three letters for Geo Kinsman
this forenoon. Washed a shirt and two
pairs of socks this afternoon. a scouting party f seven-
teen men from each of the three companies went out
to day after provisions. the rebels attacked our pickets
this afternoon, and after a smart skirmish during
which we went up there, we retreated in good order to
the city by stages as they had artillery. I took nothing
with me but my new shirt and pair of drawers & socks
from my knapsack. Fortunately part of the troops came
back from the expedition to day. So if we are attacked to-
morrow as we expect to be, we can give them a warm
reception. They threw three shells at us coming very near
but owing to the protection of God we all escaped unharmed.
MSS 11293
No comments:
Post a Comment
Note: Only a member of this blog may post a comment.