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George C. Burmeister diary, 1863
1863-12-02
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Wednesday 2. Lieut. Dugan Act. Brig. Qr. Mr. and I went out to the Tuscumbia Bridge, to take an inventory of the stock at the tannery located there. It is about three miles from our camp. On my return to my quarters I was glad to see Frank S, Koehler, my orderly sergeant, he had just returned from home; he looks swell, and brings me news from all my friends at home, he endeavored to bring some recruits, but he was not very successful, he was not able to obtain more than one, and this one had served in our company before, had obtained his discharge on account of sickness, but he is a good boy and I am glad that he is coming back, his name is William Schmelzer. This evening we received orders to pack up all our goods, and be ready to move into the fort, on the least alarm to defend it against the rebels who threatened to make an attack here tonight. They fought our cavalry yesterday and today at Ripley and repulsed them with some loss. They are reported 10000 strong under Gens Forrest & Lee. Heavy details were made, to put our fort and rifle pits in good condition. We got but little rest this night.
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Wednesday 2. Lieut. Dugan Act. Brig. Qr. Mr. and I went out to the Tuscumbia Bridge, to take an inventory of the stock at the tannery located there. It is about three miles from our camp. On my return to my quarters I was glad to see Frank S, Koehler, my orderly sergeant, he had just returned from home; he looks swell, and brings me news from all my friends at home, he endeavored to bring some recruits, but he was not very successful, he was not able to obtain more than one, and this one had served in our company before, had obtained his discharge on account of sickness, but he is a good boy and I am glad that he is coming back, his name is William Schmelzer. This evening we received orders to pack up all our goods, and be ready to move into the fort, on the least alarm to defend it against the rebels who threatened to make an attack here tonight. They fought our cavalry yesterday and today at Ripley and repulsed them with some loss. They are reported 10000 strong under Gens Forrest & Lee. Heavy details were made, to put our fort and rifle pits in good condition. We got but little rest this night.
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