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.
The 130th remained in camp all day. They saw the cavalry passing by in small squads throughout the day. Stayed in same old camp on the Bayou. Cavalry passing in small squads all day. There seemed to be less firing on the picket lines today.
