March 19, 1862
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Page 65: March 19,, Had a review of our division today. McClellan and McDowell were there. The latter is to command the corps d’armee of which Franklins division comprises a part. This was the first time I had acted as aide at review. I did not have the fullest uniform. It will however be complete when we move I think. Another splendid victory at Pea Ridge Missouri wherin [sic] Curtis and Siegal have gathered fresh laurels. Burnsides, too, has routed the enemy at Newburn. Indeed the enemy are being defeated at every point; and the actual crushing out of this rebellion now seems inevitable. When we leave here it will be to put the finishing stroke. |