April 23d. I was at brigade headquarters this morning and had a friendly talk with the general. He thinks the siege will be long and troublesome and is not very happy over the notion of spending half the summer here. In the afternoon, received a series of maps showing the enemy’s position, and our line of investment, with instructions to make ourselves familiar with the situation. They are very nicely done, from surveys and drawings made by the engineer corps. After dress parade, joined a large party of mounted officers for a view of the town and had a fine gallop, but did not see much.
A friendly talk with the general.–Diary of Josiah Marshall Favill.
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