Camp Buffalo. La. May 11" 1864. 
Had quite a refreshing shower - the weather has been very hot, quite level again, - wind comes from the N.E. 
Thursday 12" 
Weather hot - diarhea is making its appearance among the recruits - all the old soldiers seem in good health. Good news from the "army of the Potomac". 
Friday 13" 
Every boat that comes from above brings additional good news from Grant. Gen N. P. Banks has made a "fizzle" up Red River. his army is badly demoralized.
 Saturday 14" 
Gen. Banks is cursed by all soldiers. and good Union citizens. He deserves it. Had it not been for Gen. Smith the whole army would have been captured.
 Sunday 15" 
Glorious news reaches us from the East. doubtless Gen. Lees army is for once badly defeated and retreating on Richmond. 
Monday 16" 
Had inspection This is the anniversary of our great battle as a Reg't.
