For some reason, the soldiers expected an attack last night, but the Confederate Army chose not to come.
Sunday, June 26, 1864
Today the regiment received news that the 13th Army Corps, and their division had been broken up. This was common when a corp or division suffered a large number of casualties.
The 130th Illinois Infantry Regiment was now assigned to the 3rd Brigade, 3rd Division, 19th Army Corps, and Department of the Gulf.
The 130th Illinois Infantry Regiment was now assigned to the 3rd Brigade, 3rd Division, 19th Army Corps, and Department of the Gulf.
Friday, June 24, 1864
Again today, Leonidas Bradley told of his encounters with the ladies of the evening.
Took ride in the evening with Lt. Martin and Captain Wilkin through the city on horseback. Saw many pretty women, but spoke to none.
Thursday, June 23, 1864
The world's oldest profession saw quite a boost during the Civil War. Leonidas Bradley described the ladies like this:
Took ride in the evening with Lieutenant Martin down through the city. Saw some pretty girls, but doubted their amiable quarters.
Tuesday, June 21, 1864
The day started off fine, but there was a violent thunderstorm in the afternoon.
Monday, June 20, 1864
It was warm and muggy again today. Major Reid and the other paroled prisoners left for New Orleans last night.
Sunday, June 19, 1864
The weather turned warm and muggy. Major Reid and Lieutenant Phillips were still in camp with them. Many of the men went to church today in town.
Saturday, June 18, 1864
There was some excitement today, as Major Reid, Lieutenant Phillips, and others stopped in camp on their way to New Orleans as paroled prisoners. It was a common practice during the war to exchange prisoners.
Thursday, June 16, 1864
Regular events in camp included inspections and reviews by various generals. While the soldiers may have seemed bored, the appreciated the rest after the Red River campaign
Wednesday, June 15, 1864
It was another nice day with no rain. Many of the men were allowed frequent trips to town for sightseeing.
Monday, June 13, 1864
The rain let up through part of the day. Leonidas Bradley tried to deal with the heavy rain as best he could:
Laid brick floor in tent, looked nice.
Sunday, June 12, 1864
It rained all last night, all day, and into the evening. Leonidas Bradley noted:
Had great time with water in the tents to day, almost flooded us out.
Saturday, June 11, 1864
It was a fine day until later in the afternoon, and then there was a rain shower. Some of the men went out riding and returned with blackberries.
Friday, June 10, 1864
It was a fine morning, but the rain started at noon. Fortunately, the skies cleared about 2 o'clock.
When the army wasn't on the move, life in camp quickly became boring and tedious. The men came up with all sorts of diversions to combat the boredom, including playing cards and having head-lice races!
When the army wasn't on the move, life in camp quickly became boring and tedious. The men came up with all sorts of diversions to combat the boredom, including playing cards and having head-lice races!
Thursday, June 9, 1864
It was a beautiful morning and many of the men felt better today as mail came to the camp.
Wednesday, June 8, 1864
It began to rain early in the day and rained most of the day. About 3/4ths of the regiment is sick, likely due to the damp, rainy weather.
Monday, June 6, 1864
About noon today the soldiers were ordered to move their camp about 200 yards to the left. After setting up their tents it began to rain. The rain continued all after noon and into the evening. The water was about two inches deep in the newly erected tents.
Sunday, June 5, 1864
The weather improved today. A boat came up from New Orleans and the men are looking forward to mail today or tomorrow.
Saturday, June 4, 1864
The rain continued for most of the day. Most of the soldiers who were not on duty tried to stay dry inside their tents.
Friday, June 3, 1864
The rain continued this morning, with dark, overcast skies. It rained very hard this evening and the camp was all wet.
Thursday, June 2, 1864
The fair weather from the past few days was interrupted by rain that started early this afternoon and continued the rest of the day.
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