June 9. — The general sent me down to the Fitzhugh house to see if there was anything new from the rebel force opposite Mrs. Seddon’s.
Could discover nothing new. Camp[1] had just found a new rebel signal station. Towards evening one of our guns opened on the rebels, who replied to them. I was sent again to the Fitzhugh house and Mrs. Seddon’s, but could discover nothing new. In the evening, Colonel Sanderson celebrated his birthday by a punch and speeches. All the tents had lanterns, and inscriptions in front. Nigger-dancing, music, etc., completed the festivities. Got a cook named George Minot this morning.
[1] Signal officer.
