Editor’s Note: This article was transcribed by Jackie Martin.
TELEGRAPHIC REPORTS OF THE PRESS ASSOCIATION
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FROM PETERSBURG.
Petersburg, June 28—7 30, P.M.—The situation is unchanged. There has been the usual cannonading and picket firing. The lines of the two armies are at some points not over two hundred yards apart. Our troops are in excellent spirits and much refreshed by the rain and cool weather which is also quite favourable to our wounded.
It is reported that Burnside’s corps has gone to Washington.1
Source:
- “Telegraphic Reports of the Press Association.” Richmond Examiner. June 29, 1864, p. 2 col. 5 ↩
Was looking for information regarding the 7th Maine. My Great grandfather Melville Cox Marshall was a teamster in the regiment. I know they were moved back to Washington about this time in 1864.
Raymond,
Check out my 7th Maine page for everything I have on the regiment during the Siege of Petersburg: http://www.beyondthecrater.com/resources/units/union-u/union-inf/me-inf/07th-maine-infantry/
Brett
Thank you Brett. Your information was very helpful. Raymond E. Marshall SVC Gov.Issac Stevens Camp #1 SUVCW Washington State.