May 25 – 26, 1862

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1862 May
25,, Sunday
7 miles
from RichmondWe move our division up two
miles nearer today. The enemy are
found to be close in and about Richmond.
Still the left of our Army has already
crossed the Chickahominy, and has moved
up five miles from the bridge toward the
city. Are they going to let us get close
under the walls before any resistance is
offered? Or what are they going to do?

 

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We are encamped in a
very pleasant spot and are enjoying
ourselves splendidly. The enemy threw
a few shell among our camp last
evening, no doubt occasioned by
some of our men showing themselves
imprudently at the river’s bank.