1862 May 23 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]


                        Friday May 23rd 1862
Slept late this morning – owing
to the suffering & restlessness of
last Evening & Early part of the
night – Feel much better today
& had some appetite _ Head
very shaky, & am quite weak –
Walked down to the American
& sat a while with Collins &
Phillips, saw Dr Murphy & Stigh
Rec’d a letter today from Mrs
Roy by underground route –
The Yankees not yet in her
immediate neighborhood but, she
& others are losing negros daily who
steal horses to go away upon – The
Yankee Col at Gloster pt [Point] refusing to
return Either but promising protection
to the people – Kept quietly at home
this afternoon –



[transcription by Mary Roy Dawson Edwards]

MSS 6154