Tuesday, May 17, 1864

The Union arm went into camp about 7 o'clock this morning, after pursing the Confederates throughout the night.  They were now about eight miles from Atchafalaya.

They began moving again at 9 o'clock this morning, with skirmishing on all sides.  The Confederates caputred a wagon from the train and continued to follow and harass the Union column throughout the day.

The Northerners reached the fort on Atchafalaya Bayou, then crossed Bayou DeGlaise and camped.  At that point they felt safe for the time being.