June 12, 1863, Corinth Chanticleer (Corinth, Ms) There is many a mother who has sent her son into the army as a “little drummer boy” who little thought of the ruin she was bringing upon her child. The army is no place for children. [...]
June 12, 1863, The New York Herald We have been struck by the number of medals and crosses which are to be observed on the breasts of the returned officers and soldiers of the Army of the Potomac. These have no doubt been all gallantly earned; but, as they have no national character, and are [...]
June 12, 1863, The Charleston Mercury Contrary to expectation, the Yankees on yesterday still remained on the south bank of the Rappahannock, at Deep Run. They occupied the angle formed by the creek and the river, and were throwing up a line of entrenchments of a mile in length, extending from Bernard’s house up to [...]
Friday, 12th.—Very heavy cannonading all round the line all day. (Note: picture is of an unidentified Confederate soldier.)