1862 July 5 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]



         Saturday – July 5th 1862
Rose at five & breakfasted with Mr. Harvey
this morning – going to his store & read the papers
there – Spent a few hours with Mullie – went
to Paynes office & spent the morning in
making out a final statement for Capt Harris
-on.  Rode down to de Reigners stables, & put
Phannie up there – Dined with Emmons
& Robinson – spent the Evening afternoon with Mullie
& Evening with Mr & Mrs Harvey, she
having just returned from Lynchburg –
learned further particulars of poor Johns          
fate at Cross Keys – Brother returned
from the Army this Evening, did not
take command of the 10th Reg’t – Saw
Andrew Knox today of 7th La Reg’t –              
No letters today – Could not get a horse
today to go to the battle field & see
abt my Com’ in the 10th La – Genl Magruder
& staff in town on way South –
         A – 12.M

[Mullie:  his brother Thomas M. Logan.
poor John:  John Didlake]


[transcript by Mary Roy Dawson Edwards]


MSS 6154