Saturday, June 9, 2012

1862 June 10 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]


      Tuesday – June 10th 1862
Spent this day in the office – Went
to town in the Evening & took supper
with Mr Harvey, after which I dressed
& called at Mr. Dunlops to see Brother
& Mr Dunlops family – who are quite
an agriable & intelligent family – Mrs D
is particularly so – Mr D lives in one
of the finest residences in the city   a
lovely place – he has been very kind, &
particularly attentive to Brother – he has
made him stay there, sending round to Mr
Harveys for his baggage – I could not get
away & had to spend the night with Bro –
We talked until one o’clock – Met Harry  
Brigham today – he’s in the 3d La Battalion – Rec’d
a letter from Mrs Roy & one from Each of the young
Ladies – highly interesting all of them


Brother would by George William Logan, Jr.
Harry Brigham: Henry L. Brigham


[transcript by Mary Roy Dawson Edwards,  family notes by Sally Rice Forsyth Donnelly]


MSS 6154

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