Following the American Civil War Sesquicentennial with day by day writings of the time, currently 1863.

April 4th.

I have slept one night in Petersburg. Again, with knapsack packed, I am ready for the move. I have no time to chronicle particulars; would that I had. This much I will say: I am about as happy as man can be far from his loved ones. Yesterday was a glorious day for the Nation and for us.

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