Thibadeaux La. May 27" 1864 
This place is principally inhabited by French and Spanish, the town contains about 3000 inhabitants, it is a beautiful place, and built with good taste. 
Saturday 28"
 News reaches us of continued fighting in Virginia between the forces of Grant & Lee.
 Sunday 29"
 Day warm and beautiful, nearly all the soldiers attended church to day. 
Monday 30"
 Hard drills have again been inaugurated - men despise to drill when weather is as warm as it now is.
 Tuesday 31st 
It is surprising that 30,000 old vets are kep idle here in this department when they are so needed in Tenn. & Va. 
Wednesday June 1st 
Had quite a rain to day which was much needed. Vegetation was almost perished. Cit's say. rain fall J. 1st fall 50 'as. 
Thursday 2d
 Weather warm and beautiful, farmers daily come to camp with cucumbers, beans and other vegetables. they are generally French
