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The Daily Dispatch: December 3, 1862., [Electronic resource], From Fredericksburg. (search)
their fires; but there are a few regiments nearer the river, in ravines and clumps of trees. They come daily down to the river bank. One of our men asked one of the Yankees, the other day, who was in command? He replied "That d — d curly-head Burnside." I understand the Federal are deserting daily. Some say the main body have gone down the river — for what purpose I cannot imagine, I first saw the light on the banks of the Rappahannock, and know the river pretty well. Light artillery and shransports on the river, as I presume they will be compelled to do, the railroad to Aquia Creek not being sufficient. If the enemy will not consent to cross so long as we oppose him, General Lee may invite him over by falling back a little. Burnside, it seems, is pledged to advance, and if he delay it much longer he will get stuck in the mud. I have my doubts about the crossing or attempting to cross here; but others, better informed, think he will. Our army is in good condition, the m