Important Information

Wednesday, May 20, 1863

Throughout the night the Union troops used their spades to make rifle pits to secure protection from the enemy's bullets  During the day there was an occasional skirmish, but both sides seemed content to fortify their positions.

Private James McH Comer died today.  He as in Company F and from Bond County.  It's unknown if he was killed to day or died from injuries received during yesterday's assault.