1862 May 15 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]



                        Thursday – May 15th 1862
The Enemies Gunboats, Galena, Monitor, &
three others Came up to the Battery &
opened upon them, after 2 ½ hours
had to retreat – the Galena said to be
on fire – Our Guns were manned by
the  Crew of the Merrimac – There is
great rejoicing over this slight success in
the City – Every thing in the army below is
said to be quiet – I rode out to Capt Woods
stables & returned Collins horse – Capt Harrison
& staff will now have to travel in an
Ambulance – Spent the morning writing for
Capt Harrison – Dined with Mrs Harvey
& Miss D – Spent the Evening with Mr.
Jenkins family & Mr Gibsons – Rain again
today – Mailed my letter to Sallie today
via Jackson Miss, Care Fearn Putnam & Co.
Returned at 11 o’c. No letters from La yet!
It is very hard –


[transcription by Mary Roy Dawson Edwards]

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