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George C. Burmeister diary, 1861
1861-07-05 -- 1861-07-06
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Frid. 5. We rose at 8 o'clock A.M. and pursued our journey before sunrise. At some places, especially when we passed near a town, numerous ladies came along our line, and cordially greeted us, one thing is remarkable about them viz: their horsemanship cannot be excelled by other ladies. Wile Eckels and I made an excursion in the country which proved to be very successful, I have the advantage over some of my comrades, I pass out and roam over the country in search of something good to eat, while most of them stay in camp, on account of being fatigued. Some of the union men report that they suffered exceedingly many insults of the secessionists, and are glad that we came through to protect them. Sat. 6 The troops moved off earlier than usual this morning, and travelled with zeal, under excessive heat, until about 2 o'clock P.M. when we halted near a small creek, we suffered much from want of water and many were sun struck, if we had not stopped here, many could not have gone any farther. Many deep curses were uttered against the general, for treating his men like brutes, I lay down in the woods and slept a little while, as I attempted to rise I found my limbs stiff and almost lifeless, I took a good bath, felt better.
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Frid. 5. We rose at 8 o'clock A.M. and pursued our journey before sunrise. At some places, especially when we passed near a town, numerous ladies came along our line, and cordially greeted us, one thing is remarkable about them viz: their horsemanship cannot be excelled by other ladies. Wile Eckels and I made an excursion in the country which proved to be very successful, I have the advantage over some of my comrades, I pass out and roam over the country in search of something good to eat, while most of them stay in camp, on account of being fatigued. Some of the union men report that they suffered exceedingly many insults of the secessionists, and are glad that we came through to protect them. Sat. 6 The troops moved off earlier than usual this morning, and travelled with zeal, under excessive heat, until about 2 o'clock P.M. when we halted near a small creek, we suffered much from want of water and many were sun struck, if we had not stopped here, many could not have gone any farther. Many deep curses were uttered against the general, for treating his men like brutes, I lay down in the woods and slept a little while, as I attempted to rise I found my limbs stiff and almost lifeless, I took a good bath, felt better.
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