December 9th. It now seems likely we shall have to give up these snug quarters, and begin another campaign. Preparations are making for a move of some sort, and report still says for an atack in front of Fredericksburg; as there is no particular reason why we should not cross to the right or left of the enemy’s strong position, we shall most likely make an attempt on either one or both flanks.
The town lies in a plain, about eight hundred yards in front of the heights, which command the entire place, and they again are commanded by a second and third range of hills, all thoroughly fortified, so on the whole, the position may be considered impregnable. Our picket line extends from just above Falmouth, to a place called Massaponnox Ford, five miles below.
