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USS Estrella

    The excerpts below were transcribed by untrained inmates from the Avoyelles Correctional Center, a branch of the Louisiana Department of Corrections. They have not yet been proofed. There are transcription errors. Researchers should be aware . . .


Excerpts from deck log of USS Estrella, May 2 - May 13, 1863



Journal of the U.S. Gunboat Estrella                              A.P. Cook Lieut Comdg. _

Mississippi May 2, 1863.


From 8 A.M. to Meridian, Light airs from the Southward, weather cloudy, at 9h45’A.M. got underweigh, in Company with the Arizona, and steamed up Atchafalaya River.

   R.H.??????


From Meridian to 4 P.M. Wind from the N. fine and pleasant, steaming up the Atchafalaya River.

   L. Richard


From 4 to 6 P.M. Wind from the N.W. with rain squalls.

   J.B. Trott


From 6 to 8 P.M. Wind N.N.W. Weather cloudy and cold, at 7 P.M. passed the mouth of Red River and continued down towards the Mississippi in Company with the Arizona.

   R.H.??????


From 8 to Midnight Light breeze from the N.W. at 8h40’P.M. entered the Mississippi, the Flag Ship Hartford and U.S. Gunboat Albatros in sight made fast at 9.P.M.

   L. Richard


May 3 the 1863


From Midnight to 4.A.M. Calm and hazy lying astern of the Albatross, made fast to a willow.

   J.B. Trott


Journal of the U.S. Gunboat Estrella

Mississippi May 3 the 1863


From 4 to 8 A.M. Calm and hazy, lying made fast to the willows astern of the Albatross.

   R.H.???????


From 8 A.M. to Meridian Cast of at 9h30’A.M. and steamed up old River in Company with the U.S. Steamer Albatross and Arizona. Firemen Tobin confined in double irons for impudence and insolence to Chief Engineer. – Wind from the N. fine and pleasant, Simms released out of confinement. –

   L. Richard


From Meridian to 4.P.M. Light breezes from the N. overcast and pleasant weather proceeding up Red River with the Albatross and Arizona in Company.

   J.B. Trott


From 4 to 6 P.M. Wind light and variable steaming up Red River in Company with the Arizona & Albatross – at 5h15’P.M. called all hands to Quarters and dismissed them at 5h50’p.m. at 6 P.M. the Flotilla made fast to the trees on the left side of the River.

   R.H.?????


From 6 to 8. Wind from the N.E. Weather clear made fast to the trees.

   L. Richard


From 8 to Midnight Light airs from the N. clear and pleasant.

   J.B. Trott


A.P. Cook Lieut Comdg.

Red River May 4 the 1863.


From Midnight to 4.A.M. Calm and clear lying alongside of the trees, on the left Bank of Red River.

   R.H.??????


From 4 to 8 A.M. Cast of at 5 A.M. and steamed up the River, in Company with the Albatross and Arizona Wind from the N. Weather clear.

   L. Richard


From 8 A.M. to Meridian Light southerly breezes and clear, at 9h5’A.M. the Fleet opened on the Fort and Gunboats on Gordings Landing, and after an engagement of fourty five minutes went down, spoke the Sachem at 10h15’a.m.

   J.B. Trott


From Meridian to 4 P.M. pleasant Breezes from the S.E. Weather clear, steaming down Red River in Company with the Albatross, Arizona, and Sachem.

   R.H.???????


From 4 to 6 P.M. Light breezes from the S.E. at 5p.m. sighted and communicated with Amiral Porters Fleet of iron clads, put about, and proceeded up the River with them.

   J.B. Trott


From 6 to 8 P.M. Light airs from the S.E. weather clear and pleasant, at 7p.m. made fast to the trees on the right Bank of old River, in Comp. with Admiral Porter’s Fleet of the Iron Clads and Rams. –

    R.H.????????


Journal of the U.S. Gunboat Estrella

Red River May 4 the 1863


From 8 to Midnight Light breezes from the S.E. clear and pleasant.

   J.B. Trott


May 5 the 1863.


From Midnight to 4.A.M. Moderate breezes from the N.W., Weather cloudy.

   R.H.???????


From 4 to 8 A.M. Wind N.W. and Weather cloudy at 4h10’ heavy showers of rain – at 4h50’a.m. cleared off still cloudy, at 5a.m. left the Bank and steamed up the River, in Company with the Fleet.

   R.H.????????


From 8 A.M. to Meridian, Pleasant breezes from the S.W. and passing clouds, entered Red River at 11a.m.

   J.B. Trott


From Meridian to 4.P.M. Wind S.W. steaming up Red River in Comp. with the Fleet.

   J.B. Trott


From 4.to 8 P.M. Wind light from the S.W., Weather clear and pleasant, at 7 got aground in Gordings Bend.

   R.H.??????


From 8.P.M. to Midnight, Light airs from the S.W. clear and pleasant, at 10h20’P.M. Steamer General Price came alongside and succeeded in hauling us off anchored in the Stream at 11.P.M.

   R.H.???????


A.P. Cook Lieut Comdg.

Red River May 6 the 1863


From Midnight to 4.A.M. Wind N.W. clear & Lying at anchor in Gordings Bend, Red River in Comp. with the Fleet.

   R.H.?????


From 4. to 8 A.M. Fresh breezes from the N.W. clear and pleasant, at 6h30’A.M. weighed anchor and with Arizona, Gen. Price, and the Benton in Comp. proceeded up the River, the iron Clads bringing up the rear.

   J.B. Trott


From 8 A.M. to Meridian Wind N.W. Weather cloudy steaming up Red River towards Alexandria at 11 A.M. called all hands to quarters and prepared for action

   R.H.???????


From Meridian to 4.P.M. Wind light from the N.E. Weather clear steaming up Red River.

   R.H.??????



From 4. to 8 P.M. Light airs from the N. clear pleasant came to anchor at 6h30’P.M.

   R.H.???????


From 8 P.M. to Midnight Light northerly breezes clear and pleasant, Tobin released from confinement.

   J.B. Trott


Journal of the U.S. Gunboat Estrella

Red River May 7 the 1863


From Midnight to 4.A.M. Wind light from the N.E., Weather hazy, at anchor in Red River

   R.H.??????


From 4.to 8 A.M. Light airs from N.E. hazy weather at 5h10’A.M. weighed anchor and stood up the River at 5h35’A.M. weather very foggy, made fast to the right bank – at 6h30’A.M. fog cleared up and we continued up River towards Alexandria all hands at quarters.

   R.H.??????


From 8 A.M. to Meridian Arrived in Front of the City at 9. let go anchor in Company with the rest of the Gunboats Wind from the N.W. Weather pleasant.

   L. Richard


From Meridian to 4.P.M. Light breeze from the N.W. Weather fine Steamboat Sykes arrived –

    L. Richard


From 4.to 6 P.M. Wind from the N.W. Weather clear and pleasant lying at anchor at Alexandria.

   L. Richard


From 6 to 8 P.M. Light breezes from the N. clear and pleasant, the Sykes got underweigh at 6h30’P.M. and proceeded down River.

   J.B. Trott


From 8 P.M. to Midnight Calm and clear, lying at anchor in Comp. with the Fleet off Alexandria

   R.H.??????


A.P. Cook Lieut. Comdg.

Red River, Alexandria May 8 the 1863


From Midnight to 4.A.M. Light airs from the N.W. Clear and pleasant.

   J.B. Trott


From 4.to 8 A.M. As above.

   J.B. Trott


From 8 A.M. to Meridian Light breezes from the S.W. The Pittsburg, Arizona and Genl. Price and Switzerland got underweigh and proceeded down the River.

   R.H.?????


From Meridian to 4.P.M. Wind light from N.E. Weather clear and pleasant.

   R.H.?????


From 4 to 8 P.M. As above.

   J.B. Trott


From 8 to Midnight Light breeze from the N.W. Clear and pleasant.

   L. Richard


May 9 the 1863.


From Midnight to 4.A.M. Light airs from the N.W. Clear and pleasant.

   R.H.?????


From 4.to 8 A.M. Light airs and foggy, The Flagship Benton got underweigh and proceeded down River.

   J.B. Trott


Journal of the U.S. Gunboat Estrella

Red River, Alexandria May 9 the 1863.


From 8 A.M. to Meridian Light breeze from the N.W. fine and pleasant.

   L. Richard


From Meridian to 4.P.M. Moderate breeze from the S.W. clear and pleasant, at 3h20’P.M. got underweigh and stood down the River.

   R.H.?????


From 4.to 8 P.M. Wind light and variable, running down the River, picking up Flatboats succeeded in getting 4.

   R.H.?????


From 8 P.M. to Midnight. Light airs from the South clear and pleasant, at 9h30’P.M. arrived at Alexandria with 4. Flatboats in tow.

   R.H.?????


May 10 the 1863.


From Midnight to 4.A.M. Calm and clear – at anchor off Alexandria.

   J.B. Trott


From 4.to 8 A.M. Light airs from the South Clear and pleasant – at 7h30’A.M. got underweigh and stood down the River.

   J.B. Trott


From 8 A.M. to Meridian Wind from the N.W. Steaming down Red River, Weather fine and fair.

   L. Richard


A.P. Cook Lieut. Comdg.

Red River May 10 the 1863.


From M. to 4.P.M. Moderate Breeze from the S.E. arrived at Fort Drussy at 2h50’P.M. at 3h40’P.M. the Sykes passed up and Major Houston boarded her.

   R.H.?????


From 4.to 6 P.M. Light breezes from the S.E. clear and pleasant, at 5h10’P.M. ran into the woods and carried away our Port Davits, and quarter Boat, Knocking away the bulwarths and displassing the after gun.

   J.B. Trott


From 6 to 8 P.M. At 7 P.M. made fast to a tree our engine having temporary, disabled her shaft getting hot, at 8 P.M. started down again, Wind from the S.E. Weather pleasant.

   L. Richard


From 8 P.M. to Midnight. Wind S.E. clear weather at 8h20’P.M. left Bank of river, and started slowly down the River.

   J.B. Trott


May 11 the 1863.


From Midnight to 4.A.M. Light easterly breezes entered old River at 2h10’A.M.

   J.B. Trott


From 4.to 8 A.M. at 5 A.M. arrived in the Mississippi and made fast on the right bank, Wind from the easterd Weather fine and clear, the U.S. Gunboat Albatross left at 7 A.M. and steamed up the River.

   L. Richard


Journal of the U.S. Gunboat Estrella

Mississippi May 11 the 1863


From 8 A.M. to Meridian. Wind light from the S.W. Weather clear and pleasant, at 11 A.M. the Albatross arrived from up the River and made fast to the willows ahead of us. – filled all our water Cask.-  

   R.H.?????


From Meridian to 4.P.M. light breezes from the S.W. got underweigh at 1 P.M. and proceeded up old River to the Atchafalaya, and came to alongside the Bank at Simms Plantation at 3h40’P.M.

   J.B. Trott


From 4.to 6 P.M. Light breeze from the S.W. took in cart load of wood –

   L. Richard


From 6 to 8 P.M. Light breezes from the S.W. and clear pleasant weather, still lying at Simms Plantation

   R.H.?????


From 8 P.M. to Midnight. Calm and clear.

   J.B. Trott


May 12 the 1863.


From Midnight to 4.A.M. Calm and Clear.

   L. Richard


From 4.to 8 A.M. Calm and clear at 5 Lieut. of the ?.?. Vols. went ashore with his men for the purpose of procuring Transportation for fire wood, for the use of the vessel Received two loads of wood the Steamer Sykes arrived at 7h40’A.M. and made fast alongside of us.

   R.H.???????


A.P. Cook Lieut. Comdg.

Atchafalaya River May 12 the 1863.


From 8 to 12. Light breezes from the eastward the Sykes got underweigh and proceeded up River received on board 3 loads of wood.

   R.H.??????


From Meridian to 4 P.M. Light airs from the eastward, fine and pleasant, cast of at 2 P.M. and proceeded up towards Red River.

   L. Richard


From 4 P.M. to 6 Light airs from the S.E. at 4.P.M. came to at wood Pile, and commencing taking in wood, at 5h45’P.M. the iron clad Benton, passed down, and at 6 Empire Parish arrived.

   R.H.??????


From 6 to 8 P.M. wooded ship, the Steamer Empire Parish got aground, and we hauled her off and got underweigh.

   J.B. Trott


From 8 to Midnight Wind from easterd weather cloudy, at 10 P.M. made fast to a tree, on the left bank. Wind from the S.E. latter part.

   L. Richard


May 13 the 1863.


From Midnight to 4.A.M. Calm and clear lying at the left Bank of the River.

   R.H.???????


From 4 to 8 A.M. got underweigh at 4h40’A.M. and proceeded up Red River, at 8 A.M. passed a dispatch Boat going down. Wind from the Easterd.

   J.B. Trott    




END OF TRANSCRIPTION



Excerpts from deck log of USS Estrella, May 2 - May 13, 1863



Journal of the U.S. Gunboat Estrella                              A.P. Cook Lieut Comdg. _

Mississippi May 2, 1863.


From 8 A.M. to Meridian, Light airs from the Southward, weather cloudy, at 9h45’A.M. got underweigh, in Company with the Arizona, and steamed up Atchafalaya River.

   R.H.??????


From Meridian to 4 P.M. Wind from the N. fine and pleasant, steaming up the Atchafalaya River.

   L. Richard


From 4 to 6 P.M. Wind from the N.W. with rain squalls.

   J.B. Trott


From 6 to 8 P.M. Wind N.N.W. Weather cloudy and cold, at 7 P.M. passed the mouth of Red River and continued down towards the Mississippi in Company with the Arizona.

   R.H.??????


From 8 to Midnight Light breeze from the N.W. at 8h40’P.M. entered the Mississippi, the Flag Ship Hartford and U.S. Gunboat Albatros in sight made fast at 9.P.M.

   L. Richard


May 3 the 1863


From Midnight to 4.A.M. Calm and hazy lying astern of the Albatross, made fast to a willow.

   J.B. Trott


Journal of the U.S. Gunboat Estrella

Mississippi May 3 the 1863


From 4 to 8 A.M. Calm and hazy, lying made fast to the willows astern of the Albatross.

   R.H.???????


From 8 A.M. to Meridian Cast of at 9h30’A.M. and steamed up old River in Company with the U.S. Steamer Albatross and Arizona. Firemen Tobin confined in double irons for impudence and insolence to Chief Engineer. – Wind from the N. fine and pleasant, Simms released out of confinement. –

   L. Richard


From Meridian to 4.P.M. Light breezes from the N. overcast and pleasant weather proceeding up Red River with the Albatross and Arizona in Company.

   J.B. Trott


From 4 to 6 P.M. Wind light and variable steaming up Red River in Company with the Arizona & Albatross – at 5h15’P.M. called all hands to Quarters and dismissed them at 5h50’p.m. at 6 P.M. the Flotilla made fast to the trees on the left side of the River.

   R.H.?????


From 6 to 8. Wind from the N.E. Weather clear made fast to the trees.

   L. Richard


From 8 to Midnight Light airs from the N. clear and pleasant.

   J.B. Trott


A.P. Cook Lieut Comdg.

Red River May 4 the 1863.


From Midnight to 4.A.M. Calm and clear lying alongside of the trees, on the left Bank of Red River.

   R.H.??????


From 4 to 8 A.M. Cast of at 5 A.M. and steamed up the River, in Company with the Albatross and Arizona Wind from the N. Weather clear.

   L. Richard


From 8 A.M. to Meridian Light southerly breezes and clear, at 9h5’A.M. the Fleet opened on the Fort and Gunboats on Gordings Landing, and after an engagement of fourty five minutes went down, spoke the Sachem at 10h15’a.m.

   J.B. Trott


From Meridian to 4 P.M. pleasant Breezes from the S.E. Weather clear, steaming down Red River in Company with the Albatross, Arizona, and Sachem.

   R.H.???????


From 4 to 6 P.M. Light breezes from the S.E. at 5p.m. sighted and communicated with Amiral Porters Fleet of iron clads, put about, and proceeded up the River with them.

   J.B. Trott


From 6 to 8 P.M. Light airs from the S.E. weather clear and pleasant, at 7p.m. made fast to the trees on the right Bank of old River, in Comp. with Admiral Porter’s Fleet of the Iron Clads and Rams. –

    R.H.????????


Journal of the U.S. Gunboat Estrella

Red River May 4 the 1863


From 8 to Midnight Light breezes from the S.E. clear and pleasant.

   J.B. Trott


May 5 the 1863.


From Midnight to 4.A.M. Moderate breezes from the N.W., Weather cloudy.

   R.H.???????


From 4 to 8 A.M. Wind N.W. and Weather cloudy at 4h10’ heavy showers of rain – at 4h50’a.m. cleared off still cloudy, at 5a.m. left the Bank and steamed up the River, in Company with the Fleet.

   R.H.????????


From 8 A.M. to Meridian, Pleasant breezes from the S.W. and passing clouds, entered Red River at 11a.m.

   J.B. Trott


From Meridian to 4.P.M. Wind S.W. steaming up Red River in Comp. with the Fleet.

   J.B. Trott


From 4.to 8 P.M. Wind light from the S.W., Weather clear and pleasant, at 7 got aground in Gordings Bend.

   R.H.??????


From 8.P.M. to Midnight, Light airs from the S.W. clear and pleasant, at 10h20’P.M. Steamer General Price came alongside and succeeded in hauling us off anchored in the Stream at 11.P.M.

   R.H.???????


A.P. Cook Lieut Comdg.

Red River May 6 the 1863


From Midnight to 4.A.M. Wind N.W. clear & Lying at anchor in Gordings Bend, Red River in Comp. with the Fleet.

   R.H.?????


From 4. to 8 A.M. Fresh breezes from the N.W. clear and pleasant, at 6h30’A.M. weighed anchor and with Arizona, Gen. Price, and the Benton in Comp. proceeded up the River, the iron Clads bringing up the rear.

   J.B. Trott


From 8 A.M. to Meridian Wind N.W. Weather cloudy steaming up Red River towards Alexandria at 11 A.M. called all hands to quarters and prepared for action

   R.H.???????


From Meridian to 4.P.M. Wind light from the N.E. Weather clear steaming up Red River.

   R.H.??????



From 4. to 8 P.M. Light airs from the N. clear pleasant came to anchor at 6h30’P.M.

   R.H.???????


From 8 P.M. to Midnight Light northerly breezes clear and pleasant, Tobin released from confinement.

   J.B. Trott


Journal of the U.S. Gunboat Estrella

Red River May 7 the 1863


From Midnight to 4.A.M. Wind light from the N.E., Weather hazy, at anchor in Red River

   R.H.??????


From 4.to 8 A.M. Light airs from N.E. hazy weather at 5h10’A.M. weighed anchor and stood up the River at 5h35’A.M. weather very foggy, made fast to the right bank – at 6h30’A.M. fog cleared up and we continued up River towards Alexandria all hands at quarters.

   R.H.??????


From 8 A.M. to Meridian Arrived in Front of the City at 9. let go anchor in Company with the rest of the Gunboats Wind from the N.W. Weather pleasant.

   L. Richard


From Meridian to 4.P.M. Light breeze from the N.W. Weather fine Steamboat Sykes arrived –

    L. Richard


From 4.to 6 P.M. Wind from the N.W. Weather clear and pleasant lying at anchor at Alexandria.

   L. Richard


From 6 to 8 P.M. Light breezes from the N. clear and pleasant, the Sykes got underweigh at 6h30’P.M. and proceeded down River.

   J.B. Trott


From 8 P.M. to Midnight Calm and clear, lying at anchor in Comp. with the Fleet off Alexandria

   R.H.??????


A.P. Cook Lieut. Comdg.

Red River, Alexandria May 8 the 1863


From Midnight to 4.A.M. Light airs from the N.W. Clear and pleasant.

   J.B. Trott


From 4.to 8 A.M. As above.

   J.B. Trott


From 8 A.M. to Meridian Light breezes from the S.W. The Pittsburg, Arizona and Genl. Price and Switzerland got underweigh and proceeded down the River.

   R.H.?????


From Meridian to 4.P.M. Wind light from N.E. Weather clear and pleasant.

   R.H.?????


From 4 to 8 P.M. As above.

   J.B. Trott


From 8 to Midnight Light breeze from the N.W. Clear and pleasant.

   L. Richard


May 9 the 1863.


From Midnight to 4.A.M. Light airs from the N.W. Clear and pleasant.

   R.H.?????


From 4.to 8 A.M. Light airs and foggy, The Flagship Benton got underweigh and proceeded down River.

   J.B. Trott


Journal of the U.S. Gunboat Estrella

Red River, Alexandria May 9 the 1863.


From 8 A.M. to Meridian Light breeze from the N.W. fine and pleasant.

   L. Richard


From Meridian to 4.P.M. Moderate breeze from the S.W. clear and pleasant, at 3h20’P.M. got underweigh and stood down the River.

   R.H.?????


From 4.to 8 P.M. Wind light and variable, running down the River, picking up Flatboats succeeded in getting 4.

   R.H.?????


From 8 P.M. to Midnight. Light airs from the South clear and pleasant, at 9h30’P.M. arrived at Alexandria with 4. Flatboats in tow.

   R.H.?????


May 10 the 1863.


From Midnight to 4.A.M. Calm and clear – at anchor off Alexandria.

   J.B. Trott


From 4.to 8 A.M. Light airs from the South Clear and pleasant – at 7h30’A.M. got underweigh and stood down the River.

   J.B. Trott


From 8 A.M. to Meridian Wind from the N.W. Steaming down Red River, Weather fine and fair.

   L. Richard


A.P. Cook Lieut. Comdg.

Red River May 10 the 1863.


From M. to 4.P.M. Moderate Breeze from the S.E. arrived at Fort Drussy at 2h50’P.M. at 3h40’P.M. the Sykes passed up and Major Houston boarded her.

   R.H.?????


From 4.to 6 P.M. Light breezes from the S.E. clear and pleasant, at 5h10’P.M. ran into the woods and carried away our Port Davits, and quarter Boat, Knocking away the bulwarths and displassing the after gun.

   J.B. Trott


From 6 to 8 P.M. At 7 P.M. made fast to a tree our engine having temporary, disabled her shaft getting hot, at 8 P.M. started down again, Wind from the S.E. Weather pleasant.

   L. Richard


From 8 P.M. to Midnight. Wind S.E. clear weather at 8h20’P.M. left Bank of river, and started slowly down the River.

   J.B. Trott


May 11 the 1863.


From Midnight to 4.A.M. Light easterly breezes entered old River at 2h10’A.M.

   J.B. Trott


From 4.to 8 A.M. at 5 A.M. arrived in the Mississippi and made fast on the right bank, Wind from the easterd Weather fine and clear, the U.S. Gunboat Albatross left at 7 A.M. and steamed up the River.

   L. Richard


Journal of the U.S. Gunboat Estrella

Mississippi May 11 the 1863


From 8 A.M. to Meridian. Wind light from the S.W. Weather clear and pleasant, at 11 A.M. the Albatross arrived from up the River and made fast to the willows ahead of us. – filled all our water Cask.-  

   R.H.?????


From Meridian to 4.P.M. light breezes from the S.W. got underweigh at 1 P.M. and proceeded up old River to the Atchafalaya, and came to alongside the Bank at Simms Plantation at 3h40’P.M.

   J.B. Trott


From 4.to 6 P.M. Light breeze from the S.W. took in cart load of wood –

   L. Richard


From 6 to 8 P.M. Light breezes from the S.W. and clear pleasant weather, still lying at Simms Plantation

   R.H.?????


From 8 P.M. to Midnight. Calm and clear.

   J.B. Trott


May 12 the 1863.


From Midnight to 4.A.M. Calm and Clear.

   L. Richard


From 4.to 8 A.M. Calm and clear at 5 Lieut. of the ?.?. Vols. went ashore with his men for the purpose of procuring Transportation for fire wood, for the use of the vessel Received two loads of wood the Steamer Sykes arrived at 7h40’A.M. and made fast alongside of us.

   R.H.???????


A.P. Cook Lieut. Comdg.

Atchafalaya River May 12 the 1863.


From 8 to 12. Light breezes from the eastward the Sykes got underweigh and proceeded up River received on board 3 loads of wood.

   R.H.??????


From Meridian to 4 P.M. Light airs from the eastward, fine and pleasant, cast of at 2 P.M. and proceeded up towards Red River.

   L. Richard


From 4 P.M. to 6 Light airs from the S.E. at 4.P.M. came to at wood Pile, and commencing taking in wood, at 5h45’P.M. the iron clad Benton, passed down, and at 6 Empire Parish arrived.

   R.H.??????


From 6 to 8 P.M. wooded ship, the Steamer Empire Parish got aground, and we hauled her off and got underweigh.

   J.B. Trott


From 8 to Midnight Wind from easterd weather cloudy, at 10 P.M. made fast to a tree, on the left bank. Wind from the S.E. latter part.

   L. Richard


May 13 the 1863.


From Midnight to 4.A.M. Calm and clear lying at the left Bank of the River.

   R.H.???????


From 4 to 8 A.M. got underweigh at 4h40’A.M. and proceeded up Red River, at 8 A.M. passed a dispatch Boat going down. Wind from the Easterd.

   J.B. Trott    




END OF TRANSCRIPTION