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William W. Bennett, A narrative of the great revival which prevailed in the Southern armies during the late Civil War, Chapter 22: spring of 1864. (search)
board, give freely at all times of the day, and often at night prepare supper for hungry soldiers. And now I'm about to leave, they say that they have not charged a Confederate soldier for anything to eat since the war began, and they are sure they will not begin with me. The general fast on the 8th of April was observed with great solemnity by the people at home and in the army. General Lee issued the following order in his army: General order, no. 21:Headquarters A. N. V., March 30, 1864. In compliance with the recommendation of the Senate and House of Representatives, his excellency, the President, has issued his proclamation calling upon the people to set apart Friday, the 8th of April, as a day of fasting, humiliation, and prayer. The Commanding General invites the army to join in the observance of the day. He directs due preparation to be made in all departments to anticipate the wants of the several commands, so that it may be strictly observed. All military