1862 March 6

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

Thursday March 6th 1862
Rose at seven o’clock this morning – I Drilled the
Infantry & took them out on battalion drill &
parade, both Smith & Faries being sick, &
Minon[?] not from Williamsburg – Wrote a
letter from to Father and one to John Didlake
today – Expressing my regrets at not being able to
join him at present (the latter). Asa Russ
called & spent today with me. Harris &
Fairchild returned from Williamsburg today –
The 2d La 2d Fa, 14th La 15 & 53 Va & the
Cobb Legion are moving to Kings Mill today –
with the 3rd (Moseleys,) Richmond Howitzers – They
will probably reinforce Suffolk. Sat up till
12 o’c tonight – Rain again this Evening –
Have come to the conclusion to give up
all personal desires & remain in the field
for the present – with out going home on a
furlough – The Country needs every man
now

[transcripiton by Mary Roy Dawson Edwards]

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