1862 July 9 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]


Wednesday – July 9th 1862
Went round to Mr Wellfords after
breakfast this morning & saw Mr & Mrs
Warner Taliaferro who promised to
take my letter to Mrs Roy for me
they start tomorrow for [space left blank] with
a large party who are returning to
their lovely deserted homes – Spent the
morning down town on divers little
searches – Went with Bro but could not see
Genl Magruder – Dined & spent the Evening
with Mrs Harvey – after which I
rode round & remained at Mr Dunlops
to tea with Mullie – The family came
up & set with the Capt – Our army
fell back today to within 8 or so
miles of town – got my transporta
-tion today for Camp Moore & will
probably start in a few day for So Ca
     Awfully HOT today!  [--]

[transcript by Mary Roy Dawson Edwards]

MSS 6154