Algiers La. July 17" 1864
 Had I my choice to stay here or in Cincinnati during the summer season. I would prefer this place. It is true the heat is more excessive here, but there are more intermingling cool breezes. 
Monday 18" 
Half the soldiers here are out of camp and over in New Orleans. they are beyond the control of Camp Discipline. 
Tuesday 19" 
Broke up camp at 5 P.M. got on board the Steam Ship Casandra. - Departed Algiers at 11 P.M. - passed Ft. Jackson at 5 A.M. 
Gulf of Mexico July 20" 
At 9 A.M. we passed the mouth of the Miss. River into the Gulf - weather somewhat cloudy and warm - the sea soon rolled high and such vomiting man never seen before.
 Thursday 21st" 
Weather more calm - men are getting somewhat better, for my part I feel miserable. Death seems to be staring me in the face. Was it not for my better judgment I would consign myself to a watery grave and end my miseries and suffering. 
Friday 22" 
Sea calm, passed opposite Tortugas at 12 M.
