Monday, May 30, 1864. At dark last night I was put in charge of our brigade skirmish line of four companies; by 9:30 I had everything arranged to our notion. About that time the musketry commenced fire on our left and continued for a half hour; it was very heavy. Some three or four pieces [...]

May 30th. Owing to our rations running very low some of the boys took the liberty to go foraging, going without a permit from the General’s headquarters. They were rounded up by cavalry scouts, placed under arrest, taken to headquarters, where they received a severe reprimand from General Hunter. All were punished. Non-commissioned officers reduced [...]

30th. Remained in camp till 5 P. M. when we were ordered to march. Went out one mile and dismounted. Soon received orders to return to camp. Artillery firing commenced early in the morning and continued all day–terrific towards evening. A continuous roar. What suspense. God grant that we may be successful. May He give [...]

MAY 30th.—Fair and cool; hot at noon. It is rumored that Mr. Memminger will resign. If he does, it will cause much rejoicing. Mr. Foote censured him severely in Congress; and moved a resolution of censure, which was not laid on the table—though moved, and voted on—but postponed. Gen. Lee has been a little ill [...]

May, Monday 30, 1864 Began the day quite early—drew off the pattern on Nannie’s dress first thing—Tate asked me to fix the Machine, she sewed for me while I did it—Father went over to Mr. Farrers to see Mr. Hodge, and try to trade for his Spring wagon—he asked so much for it, I hope [...]

May 1—Hear Brother Power in his chapel, and commune with about one-hundred in a. m. Meet my Bible class in p. m., and preach in my chapel at night. Receive two into the Church. May 3—In Richmond. Hear Bro. Christian in Clay Street at night. Good work there. May 5—See over a thousand Federal prisoners [...]