Tuesday. Saw Major Brown about line of new levee at Orange Grove. Mr. Bateman told me it was to stop short of Mr. Kenner's pump house and would join our old levee at a weak point where there was no batture - leaving us as much endangered as ever.
Wednesday. Spoke with Major Brown, levee will extend 100 feet lower down that Mr. Kenner's pump house, where there is plenty of batture.
Thursday. Mr. Byrne (levee contractor) said his instructions were to stop the levee above Mr. Kenner's pump house. Which is contrary to what Major Brown told me yesterday. I will go to New Orleans to discuss with Major Brown immediately.
Friday. At office, spoke with Major Brown about levee work to be done. He assures me the levee will be extended past Mr. Kenner's pump house.
Saturday. At office in morning. Bought ticket for Allegheny Station via Kennesaw route, for $28.80 and berth in sleeper (to Waynesboro) for $7.00.
Sunday. Packing. Mr. Chiapella called in morning and sat a long time with me. Left for Sweet Springs at 7 P.M.
