Monday, May 24, 2010

Sunday [May] 24 [1863]

Firing of the enemy unusually
slack nearly all day -- artillery
heavy just before dark. Mortar
boats bombard fiercely all day.
Enemy attempts to sap out-
work on Jackson road -- are
run out by hand grenades.
Engineers at work at night
throughout the line strengthening
and repairing. No assault
attempted. rumors of John-
ston's approach current --
obtained from Yankee prisoners.
Prospect brightens.

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