once went before him and was mustered out as captain and immediately mustered in as Lieutenant-Colonel.
July 22. Capt. Schoff, Lieut. Morrison with a detail of thirty-three men went foraging at 4.30 this morning and returned at 3 P. M. having gone out about nine miles and obtained a large amount of corn. The regiment is now nearly destitute of commissioned officers.
July 23. The glorious news from Gen. Meade's army confirmed. Gen. Lee entirely defeated at Gettysburg, Penn., and driven back into Virginia. Our friends at home have by this time heard of our victory at Port Hudson and will be now looking for our return. Heavy thunder showers today.
July 24. Paymaster Maj. Palmer arrived at 7.30 o'clock A. M. and proceeded to pay off the regiment, which feat was accomplished at noon. Maj. Palmer informs us that the campaign is over and the men are being sent home as fast as transportation can be furnished.
July 25. Alarm in the night caused by the pickets firing into some old horse or mule.
July 26. Col. Love, 116th New York, in command of the brigade during Col. Paine's absence.
July 27. Very quiet in camp last night.
July 29. Regiment received drums today, and resumed regular dress parades which have been greatly interfered with during the siege of Port Hudson and during the stay here in Donaldsonville.
July 30. The camp here at Donaldsonville is evidently breaking up; some of the troops are on the move at daylight. Gen. Weitzel's old brigade has marched for Thibadoux. We are still kept on the "ragged edge"
