Camp Buffalo - May 22d '64 
As to day is excepted from drill men have a good time generally, a whole army has gone to the "Beer Garden" at Carrolton to see slack rope performance. 
Monday 23rd
 At every opportunity men go to New Orleans for enjoyment - attend theatres - go to oyster saloons, the "Social Hall" on Basin Street, Academy of Music, sporting houses &c.
 Tuesday May 24" 
We are now realizing the beauties of the "Sunny South". No place on Earth is better calculated for pleasure than in the vicinity of New Orleans, everything is enchanting and lovely. 
Wednesday 25" 
We have been informed that our stay here is to end with the setting sun. Many soldiers will shed tears inwardly when we bid adieu to this lovely place.
 Thibadeaux La. Thursday 26" 
Left Camp Buffalo at daylight crossed the river to algiers and took the cars and arrived here at 6 P.M. Distance from New Orleans seventy miles.
