Diary of 1st Lieutenant John S. Morgan: Wednesday, July 26, 1865

A. M. pass the little town of commerce, see the Devil thrown a round rock in the river high perpendicular ledges Rocks on the Mo. side. P. M. rains evening cool & night dark.

SOURCE: “Diary of John S. Morgan, Company G, 33rd Iowa Infantry,” Annals of Iowa, 3rd Series, Vol. 13, No. 8, April 1923, p. 609

Diary of 1st Lieutenant John S. Morgan: Thursday, July 20, 1865

Land at Natchez at 8. a. m. boat boilers in dangerous condition. Enjineer & firemen run from their places last night for a while fearing an explosion, 3 of the Boilers blistered badly fix them up but slightly A. M. & P. M. in the city. suburbs fine, & shade, but the day awful warm, take a stroll in city while boat cools, get off at 6. P. M.

SOURCE: “Diary of John S. Morgan, Company G, 33rd Iowa Infantry,” Annals of Iowa, 3rd Series, Vol. 13, No. 8, April 1923, p. 608

Diary of 1st Lieutenant John S. Morgan: Wednesday, July 19, 1865

Pass Baton Rouge A. M. while I sleep at Fort Hudson at 1 P. M. Morgans bend at 5 mouth Red river after dark. Lockport passes us at 9. P. M. with 19th Iowa, several boats pass us we are on a very slow tub

SOURCE: “Diary of John S. Morgan, Company G, 33rd Iowa Infantry,” Annals of Iowa, 3rd Series, Vol. 13, No. 8, April 1923, p. 608

Diary of 1st Lieutenant John S. Morgan: Thursday, July 13, 1865

Hard at it all day. The Recruits leave for Houston Texas at 12, M. Heavy shower P. M. 29th Iowa ordered mustered out. The battery, encamped in these Quarters leave for their state Illinois

SOURCE: “Diary of John S. Morgan, Company G, 33rd Iowa Infantry,” Annals of Iowa, 3rd Series, Vol. 13, No. 8, April 1923, p. 608

Diary of 1st Lieutenant John S. Morgan: Friday, July 14, 1865

Were blessed with a good mail today. Work hard all day. Mustering officer. Examines Rolls: right as far as gone. Shower P. M. The Recruits return to New Orleans. Wheel shaft of Beleverdere, broken had to put back.

SOURCE: “Diary of John S. Morgan, Company G, 33rd Iowa Infantry,” Annals of Iowa, 3rd Series, Vol. 13, No. 8, April 1923, p. 608

Diary of 1st Lieutenant John S. Morgan: Saturday, July 15, 1865

Quite warm all day, get a little rest today while the mustering officer is looking over Rolls. Rolls are returned & ordered dated the 17th.

SOURCE: “Diary of John S. Morgan, Company G, 33rd Iowa Infantry,” Annals of Iowa, 3rd Series, Vol. 13, No. 8, April 1923, p. 608

Diary of 1st Lieutenant John S. Morgan: Sunday, July 16, 1865

Work most of day to finish up Rolls, hard rain P. M. to church in evening.

SOURCE: “Diary of John S. Morgan, Company G, 33rd Iowa Infantry,” Annals of Iowa, 3rd Series, Vol. 13, No. 8, April 1923, p. 608

Diary of 1st Lieutenant John S. Morgan: Monday, July 17, 1865

Discharge & Rolls signed, more remarks to make & do not get ready. Rain P. M. hard, are to get transportation on the Sunny South, to start tomorrow, evening in city with Ellis.

SOURCE: “Diary of John S. Morgan, Company G, 33rd Iowa Infantry,” Annals of Iowa, 3rd Series, Vol. 13, No. 8, April 1923, p. 608

Diary of 1st Lieutenant John S. Morgan: Tuesday, July 18, 1865

Wait until 11 A. M. for mustering officer to bring down Rolls, at 12 start for the boat ½ mile below. Embark at 2 & at 2.15 start away, bought some fine shells at the river slow boat but pleasant night meet 4 boats with cotton out of Red river.

SOURCE: “Diary of John S. Morgan, Company G, 33rd Iowa Infantry,” Annals of Iowa, 3rd Series, Vol. 13, No. 8, April 1923, p. 608

Diary of 1st Lieutenant John S. Morgan: Sunday, July 9, 1865

Inspection at 9. A. M. busy all day working on Rolls, eve with Mr. Ellis & Dr Rice for church, no church take a look at the city. Warm bright and city lit with gass. Canal St. alive with feminine &c, saloons full, and everything gay.

SOURCE: “Diary of John S. Morgan, Company G, 33rd Iowa Infantry,” Annals of Iowa, 3rd Series, Vol. 13, No. 8, April 1923, p. 607

Diary of 1st Lieutenant John S. Morgan: Monday, July 10, 1865

Worked hard all day. P. M. hard rain, progressing finely with Rolls. Eve Mr Ellis & self to Ac. of Music

SOURCE: “Diary of John S. Morgan, Company G, 33rd Iowa Infantry,” Annals of Iowa, 3rd Series, Vol. 13, No. 8, April 1923, p. 607

Diary of 1st Lieutenant John S. Morgan: Tuesday, July 11, 1865

Quite busy all day & late at night Musketoes & fleas bad.

SOURCE: “Diary of John S. Morgan, Company G, 33rd Iowa Infantry,” Annals of Iowa, 3rd Series, Vol. 13, No. 8, April 1923, p. 608

Diary of 1st Lieutenant John S. Morgan: Wednesday, July 12, 1865

Hard shower P. M. busy all day on Rolls, the Recruits are transferred today, Relieve Lt Hiatt this P. M. as Off of day, up until 12. P. M. with Guards arrest 1. for sitting down on beat. Fire engine (steamer) passes under the whip for a fire about ½ mile up river.

SOURCE: “Diary of John S. Morgan, Company G, 33rd Iowa Infantry,” Annals of Iowa, 3rd Series, Vol. 13, No. 8, April 1923, p. 608

Diary of 1st Lieutenant John S. Morgan: Thursday, July 6, 1865

Dr boarded us at 4 A. M. & sent us on our way rejoicing. Scenery beautiful. Hard rain A. M. arrived at N. O. at 1. P. M. Get off & run around, anchor in the stream for the night

SOURCE: “Diary of John S. Morgan, Company G, 33rd Iowa Infantry,” Annals of Iowa, 3rd Series, Vol. 13, No. 8, April 1923, p. 607

Diary of 1st Lieutenant John S. Morgan: Wednesday, July 5, 1865

Early this morning pass over ship island shoals the light house in sight. A. M. quite a sharp shower, reach the S. W. pass at 6 P. M. Pilot boarded us immediately & run in behind the McLellan. Pass the Forts at night, reach the quarentine station at 11. P. M. anchor for the night, Musketoes so bad none can sleep.

SOURCE: “Diary of John S. Morgan, Company G, 33rd Iowa Infantry,” Annals of Iowa, 3rd Series, Vol. 13, No. 8, April 1923, p. 607

Diary of 1st Lieutenant John S. Morgan: Tuesday, July 4, 1865

National salute at daybreak. Ship starts at 6. A. M. sea very smooth, day pleasant. See lines of vegetation on the water

SOURCE: “Diary of John S. Morgan, Company G, 33rd Iowa Infantry,” Annals of Iowa, 3rd Series, Vol. 13, No. 8, April 1923, p. 607

Diary of 1st Lieutenant John S. Morgan: Monday, July 3, 1865

Run into Galveston at 8. A. M. lie all day with orders to proceed at high tide tomorrow, business part of town dead. Suburbs beautiful, fine residences, with shade trees & flowers in profusion. Citizens scarce. 29th Ill. Vets. just arrived this morning. 7th Mass. Bat arrives on the steamer U. P. Banks, at 6 P. M.

SOURCE: “Diary of John S. Morgan, Company G, 33rd Iowa Infantry,” Annals of Iowa, 3rd Series, Vol. 13, No. 8, April 1923, p. 607

Diary of 1st Lieutenant John S. Morgan: Sunday, July 2, 1865

Storm nearly all night. Wind high all day but so unsteady that the sea remains comparatively smooth. Several of the officers and quite a no of the Men become sea sick Col. bears dispatches for Indianola, run into harbor at Corpus Christi. find the mistaken coast along to Indianola at 5. P. M. leave dispatches on board gunboat, & strike out for Galveston.

SOURCE: “Diary of John S. Morgan, Company G, 33rd Iowa Infantry,” Annals of Iowa, 3rd Series, Vol. 13, No. 8, April 1923, p. 607

Diary of 1st Lieutenant John S. Morgan: Monday, June 26, 1865

Very warm. Rec marching orders & a small mail ordered to be ready to march at 4 A. M. tomorrow transportation furnished to Galveston on the Warrior

SOURCE: “Diary of John S. Morgan, Company G, 33rd Iowa Infantry,” Annals of Iowa, 3rd Series, Vol. 13, No. 8, April 1923, p. 606

Diary of 1st Lieutenant John S. Morgan: Tuesday, June 27, 1865

Revelie at 3. smart shower at 4.30 get off at 6, 2 hours & 40 min. to Brazos. Lighter just starting out not unloaded before night had to camp, sleep on a board pile See Lt Henry Whitney.

SOURCE: “Diary of John S. Morgan, Company G, 33rd Iowa Infantry,” Annals of Iowa, 3rd Series, Vol. 13, No. 8, April 1923, p. 606