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

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Skedaddle–“Every Rebel is across the river..,”–Army Life of an Illinois Soldier, Charles Wright Wills.

July 10, 2014

Army Life of an Illinois Soldier, Charles Wright Wills, (8th Illinois Infantry)

July 10, 1864, a.m.

The Rebels evacuated last night, and our flags are on their works and our skirmishers at the river. A number of Johnnies were left on this side. I believe they have every time left on Saturday night or Sunday. Their works here are the best I have seen. Three lines and block houses ad libitum. P.m.— Every Rebel is across the river, and our 23d and 16th Corps are also over, away up to the left. It is intimated though that they will only hold their position a few days. We are expecting orders to join them.

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