James City.
March to James City in the most unbearable heat under the lead of General Clusuret, without anything to eat or drink nor any rest to speak of, ten to forty minutes at a time. All march orders are discontinued especially since we are only one half mile from James City.
Several companies are missing completely by the arrival in camp. From Company C four men including two officers.
Captain Hoefer taken very ill. The rest of the men arrive on hour or so later. We are hearing strong cannon thunder.
Evening: Bath and rest.
Morning the tenth: One o'clock departure to Culpepper C.H. (Company H?)* We have a wonderful march in moonlight. The most gorgeous countryside. I observe the southern cross.
*Comment by translator. More likely Culpepper Court House.
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