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

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Sutler finally finds his way to camp.–Diary of Josiah Marshall Favill.

June 19, 2012

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

June 19th. Returned from the works at 8 A. M. this morning, tired out, but in good spirits, as we indulged in a good deal of sport when the firing slacked. Had a good dinner, the sutler having finally found his way to camp. Lieutenant-Colonel Parisen returned from sick leave to-day, looking very well. We were all pleased to have him back with us.

McCall’s division, of Pennsylvania reserves, from McDowell’s army, joined to-day, and were placed in position near Mechanicsville.

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