1862 May 14 Richmond, Va.

[from the diary of Daniel D. Logan, younger brother of General Thomas M. Logan, formerly a Sgt, Co. B, 1st Special Battalion (Rightor's), now with the Hampton Legion]



                        Wednesday – May 14th 1862
Spent the morning at Capt. Harrisons
room & at Mess[rs] Spotts & Harvey, wrote
a long letter to Fry to send by first
opportunity – We learn today that the
Yankee Gunboats are at the obstructions
below the City – The people of Richmond
are very much alarmed & many families
are leaving today – The latest news from
our army all was quiet – McClelland
reported drawing off – probably he
is awaiting the opening of the river by
the Monitor & escorts - Spent this
evening at the American & took tea there
with Capt H & Collins – went out with
the latter to get Zacharies picture –
Capt H is not willing for me to go to
the army tomorrow, but wants me to
write for him – No letters – Rain nearly
all day today


[transcription by Mary Roy Dawson Edwards]

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