2 June 1862

Monday, 2nd Rainy most of the time. E.I.R.B. Zephaniah & Haggai. This morning news came that several 1000 prisoners had been taken. Some Locomotives and cars were captured. Every thing is quiet to day. orders came this evening to be ready to march with two days rations and without baggage. I was detailed as Capt. of the grand guard, but the guard was excused on account of orders to march.

Rec. on deposit of R. L. Simpkins June 2nd, 1862 42.00

[orders and circulars Loren would, or should, have seen concurrent with his diary entries...]

Head Quarters 2nd Division June 2d 1862
Special Order No 55 } This command will keep on hand two days cooked rations - 40 rounds in cartridge boxes with one loaded ammunition wagon for regiment and be prepared to march at a moment's warning without baggage.
By order of Brig. Gen. T. A. Davies, Comdg 2nd Division