Soldier Diary Civil War 1863 GETTYSBURG NEWS, LOTS OF DIFFERENT BATTLES, GUNBOAT

Tarbell 6th Mass CO G. Stationed in VA and then seems to have ended up in Boston.

One of the best diaries I have ever seen as far as content. Unfortunately the front cover is missing as can be seen. Just a small bit of the topics he mentions. Commenced the year in the service of Uncle Sam in the state of VA. Colonel came back with some ladies.

30 men killed and 75 wounded. Report of Rebs in a deserted house.

Men sent out to blocked a road near Lamston? Had a sing in the tent last night. Force of cavalry and artillery repulsed near Franklin. Rebs reported on this side. Broke camp then orders countermanded.

Called out of tents after pickets driven in. Remained in line all night. A large force of Rebels reported on the road.

Pickets driven in and forts open (fire) on enemy. Rebs shelled out by fort (artillery) after pickets driven in. 6 Battalions arrived last night. Scattering fire (gunfire) kept up all day and a number of men hit.

Battle on the river and the Rebels whipped. Men of Company D wounded at RR bridge on Denton Road. Died a prisoner at Fortress Monroe first man in our company captured. Heavy firing tonight on the river.

Rebels on retreat, called out at 3 oclock after them and took many prisoners. Rebs leave to reinforce another against Hooker. Gunboats, Army of Potomac having hard fighting. Rumors of a flank being made by the Rebs. The Rebels are crossing into Maryland and threatening Pennsylvania.

Says that Rebel Raid is being overdone by the papers. Hooker is removed from his command and a rumor of Hillock being replaced by McClellan. News of the Battle of Gettysburg (July 3rd entry). Gettysburg a complete Union Victory. Heard that Rand was killed at Gettysburg.

More good news from Charleston. News of Rosecrans hard push in battle. Proclamation calling for 300,000 troops by the President.

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Type: Handwritten Manuscript
Subject: Military & War
Original/Facsimile: Original
Material: Paper
Special Attributes: First Edition
Place of Publication: Virginia
Date of Publication: 1863
Language: English
Region: United States