Beautiful day. Nothing new transpired today. Drew cartridges for the company and issued them. Had battalion drill. Took the company out on drill and (the) captain came out and relieved me. Boys went swimming, caught plenty of fish.
In recognition of the 150th anniversary of the Civil War, I hope to chronicle the daily life of my great-great grandfather, William Fleming. He served with the 130th Illinois Infantry. I also have a great-great grandfather, William Henry Ellis, who served with the North Carolina Cavalry. Unfortunately, I do not have much information about his service, but perhaps I'll mix in some of his story in when time allows.
Friday, February 12, 1864
Leonidas H. Bradley from Company K of the 130th Illinois Infantry described today in this way: