Tuesday, June 12, 2012

1862 June 13 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 – June 13th 1862
We breakfasted before six this morning -
Mullie walked out to Mrs Taylors, & I took
him down to near his camp in our carry
all – Capt Harrison & I spent the morning
at Gen Magruders paying off the staff.
Returning we remained in the house for
the afternoon – but did no business – I wrote
a letter today to Julie – Maj Wray came
in to see us today – I have felt quite shaky
today but took so much quinine this
morning that is has Kept the fever off –
I can hardly realize that poor Ben’s
fate – A sad End of life but yester-
-day flowing so fresh & buoyant! –
Return tonight at ten o’clock – begin to
feel the Effects of sitting up the nights
till twelve & one o’clock –


[transcription by Mary Roy Dawson Edwards]

MSS 6154


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