1862 June 24 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 24th 1862
Brother George & Mullie woke me up this
morning having come out from town, the latter
on his way to his Company in Camp, they breakfasted
with me – such a pleasant talk together
as we may not have again soon – I have been
unable to spend Either of the last few nights with
them in town – Brother Geo stai’d with me until
noon & returned to town – I spent today busily
fixing up Vouchers & paying off men of the Army
Read aloud this Evening & night to Capt H.
from “Court of Elizabeth” which I am now
reading – Every thing seems quiet today des-
-pite the predictions of a fight – I fear
this suspense is doomed to last much longer
yet – The papers Contain no news of any
moment –Except acct’s of skirmishing yes’day
along the lines – I must get into more active service -
this Kind however valuable to the army does not
suit me – Terrible rainstorm this afternoon – R [Retire] @
11 o’c –

[transcript by Mary Roy Dawson Edwards]

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