Zenas Matthews' 1846 U.S.-Mexico War Diary and Service Papers

him a passage. But as soon as one arrives he can get his discharge and return home. The troops are remov ing from the Brazos St Lago up the Rio Grande and we will march in 6 or 7 days or as soon as our arms and equipment arrive. A Company of regulars arrived at the point from Fort Moultrie South Carolina. They were dressed in beauty full uniforms and made a handsome appearance.

Sunday July 1846 This morning we dress for pack mules each mess of 6 getting one our mess drew the 2nd [choice?] At four oclock we had a sermon by the Rev Mr Johnson of the Baptist Church he preached in the shade of some Muskeet bushes.

Tuesday July 1846 Last evening hearing that the Steamer Jas L Day had arrived I borrowed a carriage from the Naco doches company for Duval and Leon to ride to the fort in where we arrived at 8 oclock. Went to the Quarter Master Capt Sibley and got an order to the Quarter Master Maj McRee at Brazos for a passage to Galveston for Leon. James Webb and J C Duval are with him. The Jas L Day will not touch at Galveston but the steamship