Thibodeaux La. June 30" 1864. 
Gold at New York 225 to 2.35 on the 22nd Grants army fighting at Petersburg. A rhumor was prevalent yesterday that Gen. Grant had recently been killed in action
 Friday July 1st 
Gold at N. Y. roes to 270 and again fell to 210. Gold gamblers are a curse to our country.
 Saturday July 2d 
Our successes are measured by the standard of the value of gold. When gold is down it is thought at home and abroad that the rebels were nearly conquered, and when it is high the contrary feeling exists. 
Sunday July 3rd
 Was at the Catholic Church. The assembly was principally French and Spanish decendants. were generally of a dark complexion. 
Monday July 4"
 At 8 A.M. all the troops of the post were assembled. Speeches were delivered by the Chaplain of the 47" Ind. Chaplain Sims 28" Iowa. Gen R. A. Cameron, Col. Slack 47" Ind. & others. In the afternoon we marched over the city and returned to camp. Men were enthusiastic, and were over flowing with patriatism.
