Stephen Greenleaf Bulfinch Diary, Post 32

The following excerpt is from the diary of Stephen Greenleaf Bulfinch.

Monday, May 9^th, 1864

The great campaign has begun; & according to recent news, with a victory which promises still better success. God grant it!

Wednesday, May 18^th 1864

The last two weeks have been ‘prodigal of blood.’ We have apparent advantage, but not decisive. Today there was a wicked hoax, a pretended proclamation of the President, ordering a fast, & calling for 400,000 more men.