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August, Tuesday, 11. 1863. An order came in the [morning?] 11th La Reg. to leave for Transylvania and they left about 11 PM. All quiet during the day and no news. Saw Mr. Buckman [unclear] in the morning. Bro in law to Frank Blair. Lost $300,000 by the rebellion and not through yet. Called at the Merancy house- Mr. Merancy came in-released his stock. Dr. Anders and family still there. Del - X - Wednesday, 12. Negroes came to lines and reported that the rebels were in the vicinity of Richmond and threatened an attack Sent out scouts. Saw a few but reports contradictory. Rec'd letter from Sherman. Lieut Thomas came up today. Dr. Fitch came last night. No important news from any quarter. Thursday, 13. Very hot until just at night when their was a change. Everything quiet to day. Fleetwood died to day Had in his possession money belonging to Mr. Walker Lesser of plantation which was delivered to me $3000.00 and a little small money beside Fleetwood had Silver $35 70 Green Backs $11.00 Confed $478.00 which was left with the man who was with him.