...Camp near the Mississippi river, where we camp 19 days.

Aug. 1st  Received two months pay.

13th.  Our Brigade Embarked on the marine fleet and go down the River to Carrollton, La. 5 miles above New Orleans arriving there on the night of the 15th.  debarked on the 16th and went into camp 1/2 mile from town east.  Staid at Carrollton untill Sept 6th.  used water from the river.  on the 22nd & 29th had Grand reviews by Gen. Banks and on Sept 4th by Gen. Grant.

Sept 6th  Embarked on board steamers and went down to Algiers opposite New Orleans where we took cars for Brashear city (Morgan City, La.).  Stoped at bayou Beauf (Bayou Boeuf) and on the 11th marched to Brashear city distance 12 miles.  went into camp on the banks of Berwick Bay 80 miles from New Orleans.