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Civil War
This is the duration of the Civil War. -
Battle of Shiloh
At the Battle of Shiloh, 40000 Confederate soldiers poured out of the nearby woods and attacked a line of Union soldiers near Pittsburg Landing on the Tennessee River. -
Enlisted
Robert Cruikshank was offically enlisted as a soldier in the Civil War. -
Battle of Antietam
The Battle of Antietam was the first major battle of the Civil War to take place on Union soil. It is also the bloodiest day-long battle during the war and is commonly known as the Battle of Sharpsburg in the South. -
Food spoils
The food has gone from bad to worse, with worms in the crackers and bacon, and the salt beef soured in the brine. -
Poor health
Robert Cruikshank acquired a severe cold while serving, provoking a later chain of illness. -
Hospitalized
On December 17th, 1862, Robert was hospitalized in Harpers Ferry Hospital in Virginia with chronic diarrhea. -
Mary Arrives
Robert's wife, Mary, arrives at Harpers Ferry Hospital to take him home so he can recover before returning to his duty. -
Arrived at home
On Thursday, February 5th, 1863, he arrived at home where he remained until he was well enough to go back to his Regiment. -
Rejoined Regiment
On March 24th, 1863, Robert Cruikshank rejoined his Regiment in Stafford, Virginia after being very sick at home for around a month. -
Acquired weaponry
On March 26th, 1863, he bought a sword, belt, sash, and revolver. He saved $10 by buying them used from other people. -
Discharged
Sergeant Robert Cruikshank was discharged from the 123rd New York Volunteers Regiment in order to enable him to accept a proposed promotion from the Govener of New York. -
Liver trouble
On April 11th, 1863, Robert wrote to his wife saying that his liver was giving him trouble, and had to rest from his duty until he improved. He also reassured her by saying that he had been seen by the doctor, Dr. Kennedy. -
Better Conditions
On April 11th, he wrote to his wife telling her of the improvements that have been made in camp. Some of the improvements included moving into the sturdy winter quarters, and the unspoiled food. Some of the better food included ham, fresh beef, fish, oysters, onions, apples, soft bread, crackers, cakes, tea, coffee, sugar molasses, condensed milk, salt pork, bacon, vinegar, salt, and pepper. -
Got paid
Robert Cruikshank got paid six months pay on April 16th, 1863. He sent home $82.50 to support his wife, Mary, and kept $42.30 for himself. He also recieved 8 days worth of rations of tack, sugar, coffee, and 60 rounds of ammo, implying a future movement of the army. -
Fired on
On the fourth day of marching from Camp Stafford, the regiment was fired on by a Rebel battery. This was the first advances of war they had encountered. -
Battle of Chancellorsville
Took part in the Battle of Chancellorsville even though he was still considered discharged because he was not yet mustered back in the army as a Lieutenant. -
Battle
At 4 o'clock P.M. on May 1st, 1863, Robert Cruikshank's regiment was fired on, commisioning an hour long artillery duel, ending in twenty-two men of his regiment injured or killed. -
Battle of Chancellorsville Ends
After six days of artillery, the Battle of Chancellorsville finally ended. -
Dysentery
On in the midst of a continous march, Robert was struck with dysentery and could not march. He fell behind his company and requested the doctor give him something to relieve his pain, producing three opium pills. He awakened the next morning to the inability to move, forcing him to ride along the march on horseback. -
Consequences
While taking a break from marching through Dranesville Village, the men witnessed the execution of three soldiers for desertion. -
Battle of Gettysburg
The Battle of Gettysburg was considered the turning point in the Civil War, and also had the largest number of casualties. -
Battle of Chickamauga
The Battle of Chickamauga was the most significant Union defeat in the Western Theater of the Civil War. -
