There was a one-horse celebration nearby here. I did not attend. It did not amount to much. Day passed sluggishly.Apparently camp life could be pretty monotonous, even on a holiday.
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.
Monday, July 4, 1864
While July 4th was a holiday to celebrate, it wasn't a big celebration in camp. According to Leonidas Bradley,