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.
There was nothing unusual today. There were large details of Union soldiers working at different places planting their artillery. They had several batteries of the 1st Pennsylvania heavy artillery ready for action.
