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Monthly Archives: December 2011
Marching orders
Spartan Band diarist William H. Hill celebrated his thirtieth birthday on Monday, Sept. 7, 1863. It was a clear and warm day and he spent it pleasantly enough. That evening, however, the 13th Regiment received orders to “cook 3 days … Continue reading
Furloughs commence
General Lee had authorized one man in every fifty to have a thirty-day furlough and they “started home today,” Spartan Band diarist William H. Hill recorded on Sept. 2, 1863. It was a clear and warm Wednesday and Hill concluded … Continue reading
A little tramp
After a dull few days in camp near Waller’s Tavern along the North Anna River, including a brigade inspection and brigade drill on Friday, Aug. 28, the calm was broken the next day. “We received orders just before noon,” 17th … Continue reading
More desertions
17th Mississippi diarist Robert A. Moore was now a lieutenant and so he was assigned officer of the day on Aug. 25, 1863, which entailed mounting the brigade’s prison guard. The next day, Wednesday, was clear and pleasant, perfect for … Continue reading
