War Diary and Letters of Stephen Minot Weld.

June 20. — It rained very heavily last night, flooding part of our tent. This morning at 8.40 I started for General Howard’s on the Church road, near Goose Creek, and distant about seven miles from here. I found the general out riding, and after seeing Captain Babcock, the signal officer, in regard to connecting with us, I went on with the general to our headquarters. Many of General Howard’s staff have been chased by guerillas lately. This afternoon guerillas appeared between here and Herndon Station, probably capturing our guide. The weather has been cloudy all day, with occasional showers. Colonel Dana told me to-day that the number of our wagons was 370 odd. Received three letters from home to-day, and one from Jarves. Am officer of the day to-night.