Transcribe
Translate
George C. Burmeister diary, 1864
1864-05-10 -- 1864-05-13
More information
digital collection
archival collection guide
transcription tips
Tuesday 10. The enemy attempted a little skirmish with us this morning. We advanced on him and drove him back. He seems to entertain the opinion that all that is necessary on his part is, to fight a little and we must succumb. Our corps has the rear on this coming march, the 19th in advance, and the 13th corps in the centre. Went to town and arranged my baggage on the boat. I visited Mr. Nicholas and family, who pay $20.00 per head to get to New Orleans. Alexandria looks deserted, except here and there you may notice a few women with smiling faces, rejoicing doubtless that the Yankees are so unfortunate here. I left 13 men sick on board the steamer more went back to the regt. this evening. Wednesday 11. Everything remained in a quiet monotony all day. This evening we had divine service, which was scarcely concluded, when the rebels attacked several of our picket posts, but were driven back. We fell in under arms but soon returned to our bunks to sleep soundly. Thursday 12 We sent a flag of truce to the rebels, learning a communication to them from Gen. Banks. No information was received from them. Vague rumors reached us that Gen. Grant has taken Richmond and 30,000 prisoners Glory to God. Friday 13 Learned that our gunboats are safely over the rapids. If this is true we will move soon. Nothing special stirring. Went on picket with my co. this evening.
Saving...
prev
next
Tuesday 10. The enemy attempted a little skirmish with us this morning. We advanced on him and drove him back. He seems to entertain the opinion that all that is necessary on his part is, to fight a little and we must succumb. Our corps has the rear on this coming march, the 19th in advance, and the 13th corps in the centre. Went to town and arranged my baggage on the boat. I visited Mr. Nicholas and family, who pay $20.00 per head to get to New Orleans. Alexandria looks deserted, except here and there you may notice a few women with smiling faces, rejoicing doubtless that the Yankees are so unfortunate here. I left 13 men sick on board the steamer more went back to the regt. this evening. Wednesday 11. Everything remained in a quiet monotony all day. This evening we had divine service, which was scarcely concluded, when the rebels attacked several of our picket posts, but were driven back. We fell in under arms but soon returned to our bunks to sleep soundly. Thursday 12 We sent a flag of truce to the rebels, learning a communication to them from Gen. Banks. No information was received from them. Vague rumors reached us that Gen. Grant has taken Richmond and 30,000 prisoners Glory to God. Friday 13 Learned that our gunboats are safely over the rapids. If this is true we will move soon. Nothing special stirring. Went on picket with my co. this evening.
Civil War Diaries and Letters
sidebar
