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

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The most extraordinary movements are taking place.

March 12, 2012

Woolsey family letters during the War for the Union

Georgeanna’s Journal.

March 12

The most extraordinary movements are taking place. While I write the 85th Pennsylvania is scattered about at rest on 14th street, having just marched back from the other side of the river. The 14th New York Cavalry, dismounted and serving as infantry, marched up before them; wagons filled with baggage, blankets, canteens, etc., have followed them. It is reported now that all the regiments are ordered back again, and Edward Walker tells us that the roads on the other side of the river are all lined with them returning.

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