Thibodaux La. June 14 '64
 The "Red River expedition", so disastrously conducted under Gen'l Banks was returned to the Miss. River. All men, rank and file, except Bank's personal staff and friends curse him for utter incompetency, or treason.
 Wednesday 15" 
Rained this forenoon again. Grant still advancing on Richmond, and Lee falling back. Both armies occupy nearly the same ground they did 2 years ago, our base of supplies is principally at the White House. 
Thursday 16"
  "Why in the name of our common country are not 20,000 men sent from this Dept. to Grant & Sherman," is a question asked by the soldiers here. We can be of no earthly use here only for political purposes. 
Friday 17" 
What time we do not drill we pass away in the shade, talk over the military position of the country. 
Saturday 18" 
Men are cleaning their guns for inspection. Guns rust very badly here.
