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 finally received orders to get ready to move. At 1 o'clock they began to head back to Morganza. The Confederate troops harassed them, firing at them along the bayou. The Union troops went into camp near an old mill on the Atchafalaya.
