Augustus C. Goldin, in camp on Kettle Run, Virginia, to "Friend [Henry A.] Sturgess,", Fairfield, Connecticut, 1864 April 14
Scope and Contents
Marches from Three Mile Station, Virginia, along the Orange and Alexandria railroad toward the Rappahannock River; Confederates open fire to prevent crossing; marches through woods to join right flank after Confederates driven across the Rappahannock River; crosses river at Kelly's Ford, Virginia; dispatch from Gen. Grant announces capture of Lookout Mt., Tenn.; crosses the Rapidan River at Culpepper Mine Ford; Confederates capture ammunition and ambulance train during march to Gordonsville, Virginia; fighting ensues and powder in wagons explodes; retreats to Roberson's Tavern, Virginia; crosses back over the Rapidan River at Germania Ford, Virginia; also crosses back over the Rappahannock River; camps at Bealton, Virginia and then at Kettle Run, Virginia]; expresses concern over possible capture by the Confederates; receives pay.
Dates
- Creation: 1864 April 14
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Extent
From the Collection: 2 Linear Feet
Language
English
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections Research Center Repository