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

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“…we all think Charleston is the objective point.”–Army Life of an Illinois Soldier, Charles Wright Wills.

January 26, 2015

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

Near Beaufort, S. C., January 26, 1865.

We have had heavy rains and now very cold weather without being in the least prepared for it. We move tomorrow at 7 a.m. for the main land and forage.

All tents are to be left behind “until they can be forwarded by water.” That seems to point to a short and sharp campaign, and we all think Charleston is the objective point.

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