[from the diary of Daniel D'Oyley Logan, brother of General Thomas M. Logan]
Captain John Seddon
Fredericksburg –
Va.
Capt. W[illiam]. S. C Morris
Suffolk
Cobbs Legion
“All virtue lies in the power of
denying our own desires where
reason does not authorize them”
Locke
Spent this day reading “Na-
poleon & his Marshalls” also in writing
letter to Lizzie, [-] & Mrs. Roy.
Harry is better today. Had dress parade
Rec’d marching orders this Evening
& the battalion is to start at sunrise
tomorrow morning for Mulberry Island
with tents, blankets & two days
cooked Rations – I am busy tonight
putting away my things & getting
ready for the march. Charly Aby
was taken sick tonight. rain & hail
tonight –
[Transcription by Mary Roy Dawson Edwards and annotations by Robert K. Krick]
[John Seddon Commanded the 1st Virginia “Irish” Battalion]
[Captain William S. C. Morris Volunteer ADC to Brig. General J. from Dec. 1861 until June 22, 1862]
[Lizzie is sister, Elizabeth Yonge 1834-1918]
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