JULY 25th.—More Northern papers received to-day, containing news from the South. Most fortunately, they can know nothing reliable of what is passing within Gen. Lee’s lines. The responsibility of keeping his gates closed against spies rests in a great measure on myself, and I endeavor to keep even our own people in profound ignorance of [...]
July 25th. An old gentleman stopped here just now in a carriage and asked to see me. Such a sad, sick old man! He said his name was Caldwell, and that passing through East Feliciana, Mrs. Flynn had asked him to deliver a message to us. Had we heard from our brothers? I told him [...]
Friday, 25th–The quartermaster drew some clothing today for our regiment. The regiment was out for drill today, with better success than the other day when it was so hot.
25th. Started at 4 A. M. Marched 7 miles beyond Hudson’s Crossing. Met the third battalion.
Warning The following diary entry contains wording that is offensive to many in the world of today. However, the entry is provided unedited for its historical content and context. Company Drills. July 25. The colonel, thinking that guard duty and dress parades are not quite exercise enough for us, has ordered company drills in the [...]