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George C. Burmeister diary, 1863
1863-05-06 -- 1863-05-07
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Wed. 6 This is a fine day for marching, yet our progress is slow, on account of the numerous bridges we have to cross. Passed some of the grandest plantations, houses and cotton gins, I ever saw, but our men could not be prevented from destroying most of them. One house in particular, a palace-like building, I saw consumed by the devouring element, it was furnished in a magnificent style, large mirrors extended from floor to ceiling, pianos and billiard tables, splendid Brussels carpets &Co, were all destroyed. We went early into Camp. I was not tired, pondered over the great destruction that an army commits on its march through an enemies country. It hardly seems right to me. Thurs 7. Had another fine march. Camped near the Mississippi river about 11 A. M. here Lt. Mayer joined us again, he did not explain his absence. Rested a short time and embarked on board the steamer “Cheesman” which carries the marks of running the blockade in the shape of numerous holes through all parts of the boat. We were
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Wed. 6 This is a fine day for marching, yet our progress is slow, on account of the numerous bridges we have to cross. Passed some of the grandest plantations, houses and cotton gins, I ever saw, but our men could not be prevented from destroying most of them. One house in particular, a palace-like building, I saw consumed by the devouring element, it was furnished in a magnificent style, large mirrors extended from floor to ceiling, pianos and billiard tables, splendid Brussels carpets &Co, were all destroyed. We went early into Camp. I was not tired, pondered over the great destruction that an army commits on its march through an enemies country. It hardly seems right to me. Thurs 7. Had another fine march. Camped near the Mississippi river about 11 A. M. here Lt. Mayer joined us again, he did not explain his absence. Rested a short time and embarked on board the steamer “Cheesman” which carries the marks of running the blockade in the shape of numerous holes through all parts of the boat. We were
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