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

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Kate Cumming: A Journal of Hospital Life in the Confederate Army of Tennessee.

June 22, 2014

Kate Cumming: A Journal of Hospital Life in the Confederate Army of Tennessee.

June 22.—Good news from all quarters. The gallant Forrest has gained a victory in North Mississippi, nearly capturing a whole command.

Morgan is again in the saddle, bringing dismay to the loyal Kentuckians.

We have gained a victory at Lynchburg, Virginia.

Grant has effected nothing at Petersburg.

The enemy have been defeated in Florida.

Johnston is teaching them a lesson up here, letting them know that they shall not pollute our soil with impunity.

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