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Pages 067-068, Civil War Diary of Confederate soldier George D. Wise, [May14, 1865]

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Pages 067-068, Civil War Diary of Confederate soldier George D. Wise, [May14, 1865]

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Title	Pages 067-068, Civil War Diary of Confederate soldier George D. Wise, [May14, 1865]
Description	I went over the breastworks with the 54th Va Regt thinking that the other regiments would advance in order, but they, it seems, did not receive the order. The 54th moved forward bravely & we drove the enemy in our front back across an open field - but were annoyed by a fire upon our flank. Unsupported right or left we could not advance across the open field under a murderous fire from a largely superior force. We held our own for awhile. I called upon the men as Virginians to keep step with the Alabamians on our right. One brave fellow jumped out into the field & falling upon his knees by the side of a small tree lowered his gun to fire when he was struck by a ball - he drew down his gun but moved not. I was close upon him & trying to encourage the men - who were leaving me by squads - when I was shot down - the ball entering one side & passing out the other entirely through.
Subjects	Civil War Soldiers
Creator	George D. Wise
Format	Handwritten diary
Rights	http://morristownlibrary.org/HCFindingAids/reproductions.pdf
Image ID	civilwardiary 067-068
Publisher	Morristown, NJ: Morristown & Morris Township Public Library, The North Jersey History & Genealogy Center

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