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Historic leaves, volume 7, April, 1908 - January, 1909, Company E , 39th Massachusetts Infantry , in the Civil War .—(Iv.) (search)
Company E, 39th Massachusetts Infantry, in the Civil War.—(Iv.)
[Diary of John H. Dusseault—Concluded.]
July 31.
We turned out at 5 A. M. Another extremely hot day. I was detailed for fatigue duty.
Our lines were the same as before the Ninth Corps made the attack.
The Rebels would not grant a flag of truce, because, it was said, a part of the attacking corps were negroes, who, by the way, had done nobly.
Finally our wounded were all brought within the lines.
August 1 and 2.
Turned out at 9 A. M.; very hot weather.
There are rumors of a move, but both days have been quiet ones.
August 3.
Turned out at 6 A. M. I was detailed for picket at 8 P. M., and had command of the One Hundred and Fourth New York pickets.
August 4.
All quiet on the skirmish line.
I was relieved from picket at 8 P. M. This day was appointed as a National Fast, and a religious meeting was held in the fort.
(I succumb to toothache.)
August 5.
Turned out at 6 A. M. (I had five teeth filled