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

May 4th. We fell in line at 8 o’clock, ready to march as soon as relieved, but were kept waiting until 4 p. m. We then marched ten miles and encamped near Rappahannock Station. It is reported here that Meade has crossed the Rapidan and that Lee has retired to a stronger position.

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