June 4 — We are now in Col. Brad rear on the Hauls Ferry road sharp shooters opened fire at daylight this morning in our front. An attack is expected today. The minies and shells are now whistling over our heads. God speed the happy hour when we shall be delivered from this unhappy state. 5 o’clock p.m. -I have just now been informed that some La troops went over the river and spiked those mortars opposite town last night. A negro boy had his head shot off with cannon ball in sight of us this morning and two other were wounded. He was in a house near the breastworks. 9 o’clock p.m. — firing has about ceased — occasionally we can hear a sharp report from the pickets. W.R.C.
