[from the diary of Daniel D. Logan, younger brother of General Thomas M. Logan, and a Sgt., Co. B, 1st Special Battalion, Louisiana Infantry]

Sunday – March 30th 1862
Did not rise until 8 o’c today
It rained until ten o’clock – our tent was
very wet last night – Ned Philps slept in the
rain all night – went out this morning but
could not purchase anything but a pair
of shoes each for Jim & myself for ten
dolls[dollars] – several more gre Reg’ts came today
& last night – Had inspection this morning
& made a report of Ammunition & Arms
to the Adjutant – Sent Randall to Camp
Rightor on my mule today – for cooking utensils –
Went over to the 10th Reg’t & got a place for Faries
with Janin – wrote a letter to Mr Sully today
for Faries – No picket guard from our Co
today or night – Heard heavy firing this
morning & this Evening toward Newport News –
No mail rec’d since last Monday – boats used
in transporting troops – Willie sick today with chills –

[transcription by Mary Roy Dawson Edwards]

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