1863) Carrion Crow Bayou La. 
Nov. 1st 
Our Div left Opalousa this morning at 9 A.M. and arrived here at 12 M. and went into Camp. 
Nov. 3rd At 3 P.M. received marching orders, and to prepare 1 days rations in readiness for a fight. In five (5) minutes we were in line. Marched two (2) miles toward Grand Choteau Bayou, where Gen. Burbage was encamped. when we received the intelligence that the Rebels had been defeated.
 Nov. 4th 1 P.M. Under marching orders - Rebels have attacked Gen. Burbage. - 7 P.M. Burbage's Brig. was attacked by overwhelming numbers at 11 A.M. the 1st Brig. 3rd Div. under Genl R. A. Cameron, arrived at the scene of battle just in time to save the day. Our loss 20 killed 80 wounded Rebel loss 50 killed 200 wounded. Our loss in prisoners 500. Rebels 100. 
Vermillionville Nov. 5" Left Carrion Crow bayou this morning at daylight, and arrived here at 4 P.M. Rained all day. Rebels followed us closely all day, but had no fight.
