Tuesday, April 21, 2026

We march down broadway and embark on board the steamship R. R. Cuyler, bound for the seat of war.–Diary of Josiah Marshall Favill.

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(Sunday, April 21st) I LEFT home at 7 A. M., satchel in hand, crossed the ferry, and soon arrived at the armory. It was already filled with men of the regiment receiving their arms and equipments. We were furnished with a Springfield musket, bayonet, cartridge-box, cap-pouch, haversack, and blanket. Our new uniform were not ready, [...]

Diary of a Young Officer – Josiah Marshall Favill (57th New York Infantry)