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

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Engagement at Robertson’s tavern.–Diary of Josiah Marshall Favill (as recorded by one of his clerks).

November 27, 2013

Diary of a Young Officer–Josiah Marshall Favill (57th New York Infantry)

November 27th. Marched to Robertson’s tavern, where a spirited engagement took place, lasting most of the day, resulting in driving the enemy back and occupying their ground; bivouacked here all night.

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