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George C. Burmeister diary, 1864
1864-04-17 -- 1864-04-20
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the soldiers of his state for their heroism and devotion in defending our common country from an enemy who is anxious to subvert our free institutions. It is said however that governor is a great conservative man, almost as much as governor Gamble was. He is or rather was a slave holder and does not fully endorse the policy of the Administration in Washington in reference to slavery. He is the lion of the day here. Sunday 17. I wrote some letters today. Our sick were sent away, things have the appearance as if something of importance will soon occur. Some knowing ones say we will soon go to Alexandria others that we will go to Shreveport, and a small class prophesies that we will remain here since Banks’ forces are building breastworks at Grand Ecore. Did considerable writing. Monday 18. Again we prepared for a march. Hope we will go down the river. Saw Frank Bivins and A.M. Baker, made out papers for F.W. Evans our chaplain. Hill in camp. Tuesday 19. This morning at 3 ½ o’clock we were hustled out of our beds to form a line of battle. Waited in line a few minutes, and then placed ourselves in readiness to march. It is now 5 ½ A.M., the drums of adjacent regiments are beating to fall in. We are waiting for orders, most of our transports and sick were sent below us last night. What it all means I am not able to decipher. All is quiet again this P.M. Wednesday 20. Hold yourselves in readiness to move at an hours notice, this is the order given us today. At twelve M. we left
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the soldiers of his state for their heroism and devotion in defending our common country from an enemy who is anxious to subvert our free institutions. It is said however that governor is a great conservative man, almost as much as governor Gamble was. He is or rather was a slave holder and does not fully endorse the policy of the Administration in Washington in reference to slavery. He is the lion of the day here. Sunday 17. I wrote some letters today. Our sick were sent away, things have the appearance as if something of importance will soon occur. Some knowing ones say we will soon go to Alexandria others that we will go to Shreveport, and a small class prophesies that we will remain here since Banks’ forces are building breastworks at Grand Ecore. Did considerable writing. Monday 18. Again we prepared for a march. Hope we will go down the river. Saw Frank Bivins and A.M. Baker, made out papers for F.W. Evans our chaplain. Hill in camp. Tuesday 19. This morning at 3 ½ o’clock we were hustled out of our beds to form a line of battle. Waited in line a few minutes, and then placed ourselves in readiness to march. It is now 5 ½ A.M., the drums of adjacent regiments are beating to fall in. We are waiting for orders, most of our transports and sick were sent below us last night. What it all means I am not able to decipher. All is quiet again this P.M. Wednesday 20. Hold yourselves in readiness to move at an hours notice, this is the order given us today. At twelve M. we left
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