Box 1
Contains 7 Results:
Manuscript Pass to visit Belfast, Maine , August 13, 1862
Authorization by the Massachusetts’ Commonwealth Secretary for Wm. C. Williamson to visit Belfast, Maine and that he has given an oath not to evade military service during this visit.
Fort Lyon, Alexandria, VA, September 6, 1862
Gardner writes a letter with flowery language in an affectionate tone. He explains the command the 4th Marines are serving under, and mentions the names of acquaintances.
Point-of-Rocks, MD, October 4, 1862
He describes the 50 mile march from Fort Lyon. His regiment is on picket duty along the Potomac River.
Conrad's Ferry, MD, October 10, 1862
He uses flowery prose to describe the 14 mile nighttime march to Conrad’s Ferry. He records the names of soldiers from Maine, with comments on promotions, new assignments, and more.
Camp near Fredericksburg, VA, December 25, 1862
He is in a poor mood on a drizzly Christmas Day. He wishes he was somewhere else.
Camp near Fredericksburg, VA, February 9, 1863
He describes the comments made by soldiers during shelling. He also discusses the impact of contact with hardened veterans upon a visiting preacher from home.
Potomac Creek, VA, May 9, 1963
The unit has been in serious combat, and many lives have been lost. He has survived, but suffers the effects shelling and fighting. He cannot bring himself to describe what he has seen.
