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George C. Burmeister diary, 1864
1864-04-29 -- 1864-05-01
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Friday 29. Were ready for action early this morning but since the enemy did not make his appearance, we returned to our camp a little after sunrise . It is said that Gen. Taylor commanding the rebels sent in a flag of truce requesting that we use no negro troops against him, if he had to fight negroes he would not give any quarter to any of our soldiers. Strange if true. If he makes an attack on us here, I think he will most certainly regret it, for I think we can whip him. Gen. McClernand is now here in command of the 13 A.C. Saturday 30 Early this morning we were aroused and told to be ready to march at six A.M. with one day’s rations. We waited till 8 a m when we were mustered and were kept ready to march all day, but did not go, why I know not. The other day as the rebels threatened to attack us, a number of plantations in this vicinity were burned. May Sunday 1. Moved our camp and placed our tents regularly, I did not like this move very well for several reasons, it appears that our regiment must move twice when others move but once. Had inspection this afternoon, it turned out just as I expected, some of my attached men did not come out in good shape. I spoke very plainly to them, and placed some of them under arrest. Went up town and spent several hours very pleasantly with Mr. Nicolas family. Our cavalry returned from a scout which they took on the opposite side of the river, where they had a small fight with an equal body of rebel cavalry whom they repulsed. It was very dusty and hot in town. I do not feel very well.
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Friday 29. Were ready for action early this morning but since the enemy did not make his appearance, we returned to our camp a little after sunrise . It is said that Gen. Taylor commanding the rebels sent in a flag of truce requesting that we use no negro troops against him, if he had to fight negroes he would not give any quarter to any of our soldiers. Strange if true. If he makes an attack on us here, I think he will most certainly regret it, for I think we can whip him. Gen. McClernand is now here in command of the 13 A.C. Saturday 30 Early this morning we were aroused and told to be ready to march at six A.M. with one day’s rations. We waited till 8 a m when we were mustered and were kept ready to march all day, but did not go, why I know not. The other day as the rebels threatened to attack us, a number of plantations in this vicinity were burned. May Sunday 1. Moved our camp and placed our tents regularly, I did not like this move very well for several reasons, it appears that our regiment must move twice when others move but once. Had inspection this afternoon, it turned out just as I expected, some of my attached men did not come out in good shape. I spoke very plainly to them, and placed some of them under arrest. Went up town and spent several hours very pleasantly with Mr. Nicolas family. Our cavalry returned from a scout which they took on the opposite side of the river, where they had a small fight with an equal body of rebel cavalry whom they repulsed. It was very dusty and hot in town. I do not feel very well.
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