Library / George J. Mitchell Dept. of Special Collections & Archives

C.H. Small

November 8, 1863

November 8, 2013 by mvanders

Started after the rebs. Crossed the river and [illegible word] about 4 miles. … The rebs not inclined to make a stand. The men in high spirits … Firing sounded farther off..

Our regt. lost in the fight last night 7 killed and 25 wounded. …

Diary of C.H. Small [Civil War Miscellany]

This book was retaken in the Charge upon the enemies works Nov. 7^th. Lieut. A. M. Riddles who seems by this diary to have been very anxious to meet the Yanks was taken prisoner by a boy belonging to Co. D 5^th Maine Reg’t. who found this book and papers in his valise.

The 5^th Maine and 121^st N[ew] York were to march for N.C. and La.

Diary owned by a succession of soldiers: S.W Croft, Excelsior Brigade USV; A.M Riddle, Louisiana Guard Artillery; C.H. Small, 5th Maine Volunteers [Civil War Miscellany]