Friday, March 18, 1864

The men were up early again today, and began the march at 6 o'clock.  They did not stop for dinner until they went into camp on Vermillion Bayou - a distance of about 18 miles.  The wagon train, which generally moved at the rear of an advancing column, did not come into camp until 4 o'clock.  They were delayed when a bridge gave way.  The wagon train carried all the food, ammunition, supplies, etc., that were needed to support the marching troops.