Monday, July 8, 2013

Wednesday, July 8, 1863


Mrs. Burgess spent the day here.  William has gone to Chillicothe.  
The fight at Gettysburg lasted three days and was a complete victory for us--this with the taking of Vicksburg is encouraging.  “Thanks be to God who giveth us the victory.”

Peggy's comments:
For more about the battle at Gettysburg, visit the Civil War Trust site or the National Park Service site.

To read Rufus Dawes' account of the Sixth Wisconsin's role at Gettysburg, read Chapter 8 from his book, Service with the Sixth Wisconsin Volunteers, published on line by the Wisconsin Historical Society.


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