Note: This is one of many diary entries of Octave Bruso, who participated in the Petersburg Campaign as a member of the 50th New York Engineers.
Wednesday May 4, 18641
Beautiful Day. Struck tents at 3 o clock A.M. and left the Hazel River at 4 A.M. On Guard with the Hd Qrtrs + tool wagon. Arrived at the Rapidan at 5 P.M. marched 22 miles. ___________ (Editor: unclear) at 1 P.M. as a safe-guard.
Source:
- “1864 Diary of Private Octave Bruso, 50th NY Engineers, Company E” edited by Tom Bauerle, Buffalo, NY, 2010. ↩