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George C. Burmeister diary, 1863
1863-07-10
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told them if they did not surrender him, he would retaliate by hanging the first ten men of the same command that fell into his hands. This course is perfectly justifiable, the rebels must respect our prisoners or we cannot respect theirs. We rested here. Friday 10 Troops are moving in every direction this morning, a battle is expected this morning at Jackson. J. C. Breckenridge, Johnston, Kirby Smith and their generals have concentrated their forces there to give us a big battle. The rebels are said to have some excellent works near Jackson. Great Jehovah guide us and give us the victory, without much loss on our side! We marched slowly along until we came within two miles of the City where the enemy disputed our advances. We are pressing him back heavily, and are patiently waiting for the coming events. We camped in front of the Fantes' place, under some fine shade trees, I found a lounge, the men carried boards for themselves, and we soon found ourselves nicely domiciled; such is a soldier's fortune today, he fares sumptuously and lives comfortably, while tomorrow he has nothing to eat and no comforts. We remained in our Camp without disturbance.
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told them if they did not surrender him, he would retaliate by hanging the first ten men of the same command that fell into his hands. This course is perfectly justifiable, the rebels must respect our prisoners or we cannot respect theirs. We rested here. Friday 10 Troops are moving in every direction this morning, a battle is expected this morning at Jackson. J. C. Breckenridge, Johnston, Kirby Smith and their generals have concentrated their forces there to give us a big battle. The rebels are said to have some excellent works near Jackson. Great Jehovah guide us and give us the victory, without much loss on our side! We marched slowly along until we came within two miles of the City where the enemy disputed our advances. We are pressing him back heavily, and are patiently waiting for the coming events. We camped in front of the Fantes' place, under some fine shade trees, I found a lounge, the men carried boards for themselves, and we soon found ourselves nicely domiciled; such is a soldier's fortune today, he fares sumptuously and lives comfortably, while tomorrow he has nothing to eat and no comforts. We remained in our Camp without disturbance.
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