April 20th. Still lying to an anchor off the mouth of Red River. The ram Switzerland, Commander Col. Ellet, and Albatross, Lieut.-Commander Hart, at anchor ahead of us, close in shore. Let me here remark, before going any further (since I think the reader is not aware of the fact), that the crew stand watch [...]
20th. Passed the day very quietly in camp. Took my washing over to a house. Called at large white house to see if we could get a beef creature. Made a good many inquiries. Got shaved by one of the boys. The day has been very warm. The train brought in a good supply of [...]
Monday, 20th.—Federals keep firing into town from their mortar batteries across the bend of the river. (Note: picture is of an unidentified Confederate soldier.)
Monday, 20th–The Sixth Division received marching orders, and the First and Second Brigades started down the river. Our brigade, the Third, has orders to be ready to move at a moment’s notice. We heard some cannonading this morning down toward Vicksburg. Companies E and K went out on picket. I remained in camp to guard [...]
APRIL 20th.—We have nothing definite from Suffolk, or from Washington, N. C. But we have Northern accounts of their great disaster at Charleston. It appears that during the brief engagement on the 7th inst., all their monitors were so badly damaged that they were unable to prolong or to renew the contest. They will have [...]
April 20, 1863, Charleston Mercury To the Editor of the Mercury: As the prospect of cultivating the Garden Poppy on an extensive scale is very encouraging, and having received a number of letters asking information relative to the planting, management and preparation of Opium, I send you the following directions, which I have extracted from [...]
April 20, 1863, The Charleston Mercury VICKSBURG, April 17. – Some eight of the enemy’s boats came down at 11 o’clock last night. A heavy fire was opened upon them by our batteries, which was briskly replied to by some of the boats. One boat was fired by our batteries and burned to the water’s [...]
April 20, 1863, The New York Herald There is nothing new to report from General Hooker’s army. Everything appears to be quiet there. From Vicksburg, Port Hudson or Charleston we are equally devoid of intelligence, which would imply that no movements of any consequence are progressing at these points. Governor Johnson, of Tennessee, has been [...]
Camp Winder, April 20,1863. I received your welcome letter of the 15th inst. on Saturday. I am very sorry to hear that Jack is still unfit for work, and that Phebe, too, has taken sick. Bear it all in patience, and do the best you can. I would be very glad, indeed, if you would [...]