Monday Jan. 2 Here by ourselves. The river full of ice running. The Judge crossed at his house on his way to Richmond. Posey(8) and Nannie(9) crossed with him and came home tonight.

Tues. Jan 3 The Hack came this morning. Could not get over [the river]. Fixing to kill hogs. Cannot tell how we can make out without the boys over the river.

Wed. Jan 4 We killed 27 hogs and cut them up and salted after night. No crossing yet [of the river].

Thurs. Jan 5 Today we got help from over the river to help put up ice. They walked over on the ice.

Fri. Jan 6 Finished putting up ice and helped cut a channel, still being cold.

Sat. Jan 7 Raining and sleeting this morning. News came this morning of the attempt of the company to have the lead mines property incorporated. Not in a good humor of course.. Richard(2) came down this evening. Says Charley (4)has been sick for several days. Posey and Nannie gone to Aunt Senahs(11)tonight.

Sun. Jan 8- By ourselves again this morning. Robert Jackson came over in the channel. It closed soon after the boat on this side left. A channel opposite the house that the canoe could go in. Robert Jackson and William Peirce(13)here for dinner. Mr. P went home through the ice. Robert here all night. Posey and Nannie still at Uncle Adams(12).

Mon. Jan 9 This is court day at Wytheville of course. All gone. Nannie and I here alone. Robert Jackson, Mr. Rickman crossed on the ice and went to Wytheville. Posey came home this evening.

Tues. Jan 10 This day 26 years my little George(7) breathed his last. Great many changes in that time. Aunt Senah here today. Has not been down for a long time. Mr. Sanders got home from court this evening.

Wed. Jan 11 Being busy making Mr. Sanders pants. Starts for Richmond this evening. Richard here this morning. Says Blanch Walton(14) is sick. The river still full of ice. The boat crosses.

Thurs Jan 12 This morning I received a letter from Drake(5). Glad to get it. Warped (?) a ____ of cloth and beamed it. Nannie and I went to Aunt Senahs to a turkey dinner. Sally Fulton(28) there. After dinner went to Richards. Found the children better than I expected Lizzie(3)complaining. Rich very busy with his new stable.

Fri. Jan 13 Still at Richards. Cousin Caroline with us. Lizzie complaining but busy sewing for me. Raining fast. Mud a plenty. Cannot get home tonight. Had roast goose for dinner.

Sat. Jan 14 Left Richards this morning for home. Richard and Lizzie and the children came down to dinner. Brenton here for dinner. Rich and Lizzie here all night. Not much ice to be seen.

Sun. Jan 15 This is a beautiful morning. Richard and Lizzie left for home. He has to go up on brush creek to see a patient. Brenton to Carroll [county]. Posey, Nannie and myself here by ourselves.

Mon. Jan 16 This is a very warm day for January. Mr. Sanders not home yet. Posey, Nannie and myself home. I cut out pants for Richard and Posey today. This evening went to Uncle Adams and stayed all night.

Tues. Jan 17 At Uncle Adams this morning. Some snow and plenty of mud. Aunt Senah went to brother R. Raper's(15)and I home. Have the headache. Richard here for dinner. Some trouble in the family. Not serious. Mr. Sanders not home yet.

Wed. Jan 18 Cold today. Mr. Wilcox and Mat here today. Mr. Sanders not at home yet. A woman stopped in to warm with five children. Said her husband had left her. She was going to Tennessee.

Thurs. Jan 19 Sick today with my headache. Mr. Sanders not at home yet. Think he stays a long time.

Fri. Jan 20 Lay in bed until after breakfast. A beautiful day. To nice to lay in bed. Posey went to Wytheville. Nannie to her Pa's to see Willey. He is sick.

Sat. Jan 21 Another beautiful day. Mr. Sanders got home this morning from Richmond. Brought us some oysters. Had some for dinner. Very good. Posey and Nannie went to Uncle Adams to a taffie (?). Steve there. Rich and family there and several others.

Sun. Jan 22 - A beautiful day. We went to Galena to preaching. Mr. R. Graham preached from Nehemiah, thirteenth ch and 31 verse. Remember me, O my God for you are good. Not many there. Richard and family, Mr. Green and family, Mr. Trigg, Virginia Miller, Miss Shepherd, J. B. Miller, Sally Curran, Robert Jackson all here to an oyster supper. Had a very pleasant time. Would have been well pleased if for Drake could have been here with us. Think the time so long since he was home.

Monday Jan 23 Another beautiful day. I fear that we will have cold days when we should have warm ones. Mr. Sanders and myself here all day by ourselves. No a white person been in at the gate but ourselves. I do not know that it ever happened before. I am mistaken. Cousin B. Walton was in on his way to Carroll (county). Uncle Adams,John and Stephen (16) this morning to work for Posey a year at 100 and 80. osey and Nannie at the Judge's.

Tues. Jan 24 Another fine day. Aunt Senah sick and sent for me. Went and stayed all night. Cold there. Mr. H(?) and Lady went home and more came. Mr. Bailey, Lady, Saly Peirce and Miss M. M. Campbell stayed all night.

Wed. Jan 25 A little cloudy this morning. Still at Aunt Senah's. Stayed until after dinner. Richard there for dinner. Came home in the evening. Collured (colored?) red. Nannie went to stay with her Aunt S.

Thurs Jan 26 The weather not so good as it has been. Nannie at Aunt Senah's. She has taken Laudinim{Laudanum) for the first time since she had her long nap. I have colored my orange today.

Fri. Jan 27 Snowing this morning and very cold. Richard here for dinner. Nannie came home this evening. Aunt Senah not well yet. W. Pierce went up to see her.

Sat. Jan 28 This day Mr. Sanders and I set to go to Mr. Trigg's but Drake came. Has not been here since March. Was glad to see him. Looked for Rich and Lizzie. Did not come. Had company. We had oysters for supper. Had them a week. Very good. Glad that Drake got some.

Sun Jan 29 Went to the brick church to hear Mr. Bates. Drake went in the buggy with me. Rich and Lizzie and Aunt Senah's She sick. They came home with us. Stayed all night.

Mon Jan 30 Drake and I went to preaching and went to Mr. Triggs for dinner. Several there. Mr. Sanders came in the evening. We stayed all night. Had not been there for a long time. Drake went to Uncle A's and stayed all night. Aunt Senah still sick.

Tues Jan 31 Drake, Mary Liddle and I at Richard's for dinner. Cous. Caroline with us. Raining. Stayed all night. Had a nice time of it. Lizzie sewing on the machine for me.

Wed Feb. 1 Drake, Lizzie, Cous. Caroline, Rich, Mary Liddle and myself at brother R. Raper's for dinner. Sister Polly in bed sick. A very cold day. Snow on the ground. Had a nice dinner. Mary Linn not at home. Drake went to his Uncle Brents to spend the night, not well.

Thurs. Feb 2 A very cold day. The river froze last night. A very sudden change. Drake gone to the Judge's to dine. Mary Liddle, Senah Sanders here. Drake home in the evening. Expected Rich and Lizzie. Blanch sick. Thought she was taking Scarlette fever. Did not come.

Fri Feb 3 A very nice day, but cold. Had to cut a channel through the ice. Drake, Posey, Nannie, Mary L, Senah Sanders here for dinner. Mr. Sanders gone to the mines. Drake started home this evening. Sorry to see him go. Mary Liddle, Senah Sanders and myself went up to see Aunt Senah still sick. Left Charley with Posey and Nannie.

Sat. Feb 4 A very nice morning at Uncle Adams. Aunt Senah still sick. Sally Curran home. Got news that they have elected a black Republican as speaker. Sorry for that. Also got news of the death of Cous. Lockey Sanders of Mo. who was very much opposed to moving to that country. Said she knew she would die if she went there. Went up to see Blanch. Found her in bed. Thought her better. Came home in the evening. Posey, Nannie and Mary Liddle gone to the Judge's. No one home with me but Charley.

Sun Feb 5 Cloudy when we got up. Commenced snowing soon. Charley went with us. Posey and Nannie at the Judges. He has not got home from Richmond yet. Mr. Cook stopped on his way to Carroll court. Did not stay for dinner. Sent to see how Blanch was. She is better. Aunt Senah is some better. Posey and Nannie came home this evening. It is raining. Have been reading the history of Joseph for Charley today. Very much interested.

Mon. Feb 6 Carroll court today. Mr. Sanders went. Aunt Senah sick, yet went up to see her this evening. Came home. Charley home yet.

Tues. Feb 7 Warped 58 yards Janes (?) today. Nannie went up to see Aunt Senah. Mr. Sanders got home this evening. Brenton stayed to see Michael. Richard home for supper. Went to see J. Porter.

Wed. Feb 8 Snowing this morning. 6 or 7 inches deep. Sun shining this evening. Snow melting fast. Charley went home this evening in Mr. Cook's carriage. Michael better.

Thurs. Feb 9 This morning everything was covered with frost. So foggy that we could not see over the river, but it turned out a beautiful day, thought the snow does not melt away fast. I am looking for another snow soon. Got a letter from Kitty today.

Fri Feb 10 This is a cold windy day. Nannie helping Caroline put 58 yards __ in the loom. Richard here for dinner. Judge Fulton got home from Richmond today. Nannie and Posey went up and stayed all night.

Sat. Feb 11 Another cold day. Posey came home this morning. Commenced cutting logs for his tobacco leaves. Got along slow. Snow still on the ground. Waiting for another one on it.

Sun. Feb 12 A beautiful morning. We all went to Galena to hear R. Graham preach. His text was the 18 chapter of St. Luke and the first, second, third, fourth, fifth, sixth, seventh and eight verses. Not many there. I carried Mary A. Raper(27) a bouquet. The first I have saw this year. Mr. Green, Lady and Andy Fulton(29)came home with us.

Mon. Feb 13 Court day at Wytheville. Mr. Sanders and Posey went. Nannie and I went up to see Aunt Senah. Found Mat, Sister Polly and Mary Ann there. Had a very agreeable visit.

Tues Feb 14 No person here today but Nannie and I until evening. Posey, Aunt Senah and Mr. Sanders came in the evening. William Foster is going to survey the Rustin land if the weather will admit. Raining fast at this time, ten oclock at night.

Wed. Feb 15 Mr. Sanders, brother R. Raper and W. Foster(17) went to the camp to meet F. Hule but he was not there. Came back. Mr. Shepherd with them. Expects to start round the Rustin survey in the morning.

Thurs Feb 16 W. Foster and G. Shepherd started round the Rustin survey. Posey and Nannie went to Richmond. Mr. Kochler here in the evening for the mail.

Fri. Feb 17 Posey and Nannie not home yet. Heard today of the death of Col. B. R. Floyd(18). Very sorry indeed. Truly death is busy in our midst. Stephen Sanders(20) and Salinda(19) here tonight.

Sat. Feb 18 Posey and Nannie came home this morning to go to Col. Floyd's burying. Raining. Did not get of until late since Charley had been quite sick. No person here but Mr. Sanders and I. Stephen and Salinda went to Brenton's this day. It thundered, therefore it will frost the 18th of May.

Sun. Feb 19 A very nice day but cold. So cold did not go to church. Thought Posey should be at home but heard that Brenton was very sick. Sent for Doctor Crockett. Would have went if bawley (I think this is a slave or servant) had been at home.

Mon. Feb 20 This is a beautiful day. I went up to see Brenton. Found him better. Mr. Wilcox there. Mary at home. Stephen and Salinda there. Richard crossed by in the evening. Posey started to Fort Chiswell. Did not get all the way.

Tues. Feb 21 There is a cloudy day. Came home from Brenton's. Stopped at Uncle Adams for dinner. Stephen and Salinda with me. Posey went to Wytheville to the twenty. Seemed Mat and Mary A. K. F.(29)was to go.

Wed. Feb 22 A beautiful day after a stormy night. O how beautiful the sun shines. Such a pity for so many of our friends to be buryed (buried)to miss this nice weather. But we hope they are enjoying far more splendid cenery(scenery) than ours. Posey and Nannie in Wytheville. I hope in all their enjoyment they will be led to think of their departed friend whose tongue now lies silent in the Grave. Who if could have been spared would I have no doubt made them good speech. But he has made the Grays his last speech.

Thurs. Feb 23 A good day but plenty of mud. Posey, S. Curran and Nannie got home this evening from Wytheville. Mr. Sanders speaked of going to Washington and I to Smythe(county) on tomorrow if nothing prevents.

Fri. Feb 24 Cloudy this morning. Not enough to keep us from taking the cars [train]. Got on at Max Meadows. The conductor let me off at the bridge opposite Aunt Susan's. Found her about as usual. Looks badly. John L. went over to Drake's with me. Found all well. A.K.F. went on in the car with Mr. Sanders.

Sat Feb 25 This my birthday at Drake's. Some snow on the ground. Drake went to Aunt Susan's for his Pa. Aunt S. came over and spent the day with us. Drake, Mr. Sanders and I went up to see Cous. Senah Aker. Found her in a dark room with very sore eyes. Got back to Drake's at dark. Susan B. not at home.

Sun. Feb 26 A beautiful morning. All went over the Aunt Susan's to spend the day. Drake's family, Mr. Aker, John L., Cous. Jamie and A.K. Fulton all to dinner. Drake, family, Mr. L and J all night.

Mon Feb 27 Another beautiful day. Left Aunt Susan's for home. Drake went to the switch with us. Took the cars. A.K.F.with us. He stayed at Wytheville. We came on the Max Meadows. Stopped a while at Richards, brother RR and Uncle Adams and ate our dinner. At home between three and four oclock.

Tues Feb 28 Another nice day. Nannie gone up to see Aunt Senah. She still sick. Posey has a very bad cold. A good deal of sickness in the county.

Wed. Feb 29 Cloudy with some rain. I went up to see Aunt Senah to day. She is still taking Laudinum. Came home through the rain. This is Embenday.

Thurs. Mar 1 A beautiful day. Sister Polly and Mary Ann here. Sometime since they was here before.

Fri. Mar 2 Another fine day. Had some ground spaded to sow peas very early. This is Nannie's birthday, but she did not get a present. She and Posey went to the Judges.

Sat. Mar 3 Another fine day. Sowed Peas and Lettuce. I never began this early before. Made a flower pot of dafodels, cedar and myrtle. Very thankful that I have been spared to see another spring. Posey, Nanie and Andy Fulton came tonight. Raining. Some fearful we will not get to Pine Run to hear Mr. Cawgill on tomorrow. Heard today of Mr. Jessy Williams be departed the 19th of February in Giles at his daughter, Jane Calfee. Got some peaches from Kittys today. Posey got a dog.

Sun. Mar 4 A sunshiney day but cold. Posey, Nannie and I went to Pine Run to hear Mr. Cawgill preach. A long and bad road to hear no better sermon. A good many there, large and small. Was disappointed in the preacher. Found Cous. William Foster home. Expected to have found Miss M.M.Campbell also. Got the headache very bad.

Mon Mar 5 A warm day. Good weather for gardening. Doing a little at it. Carroll court today. Mr. Sanders to to it. Senah Sanders here today. Still got the headache.

Tues Mar 6 A beautiful spring morning. Trying to do some gardening. Nannie and I planted grape vines on the Island. Posey went to Richards this evening. Jimmy and the boy from Abbingdon commenced work today.

Wed Mar 7 Another beautiful shining morning. So fine that I have planted my eschalots and onions. Posey busy threshing. William Foster started to survey the Rustin survey to the Montgomery line. John H. Fulton and Mr. Bolding here for dinner. Mr. Sanders got home from Hillsville.

Thurs Mar 8 Cloudy this morning. Very nice growing weather. Thunder and raining in the latter part of the day. Wrote to Jane Calfee today.

Fri Mar 9 A very windy day. Cold. No weather for gardening. Now the waves high. Good many wagons crossing. Posey busy hauling logs for a tobacco house.

Sat Mar 10 Very cold and windy. The ground white with snow. This is the day I generally sow my peas if the weather and ground suits. I am a weak earlier than usual. Look for Richard's family and Miss M.M. Campbell this evening, but was disappointed. Aunt Senah is still sick. Heard of the death of Eliz. child from falling in a tub of water.

Sun. Mar 11 A beautiful morning but cold. This Morning, twenty two years, Matty Ann(22) was born. O how many that was here on that Sunday for it was Sunday. Is now in their graves. My mother, Aunt Betsy, that I very well remember. Glad I do not have the time to go over again only I could improve it. My friend B. Jackson was not home on that day. She was to see Aunt Isabel Jackson. They both in their graves. Aunt S. Sanders was home is now sick. Went to Bethany and heard Mr. McTer preach from the 53 of Isah. Was a good sermon. Miss M. J. Baker joined the church.

Mon. Mar 12 A very nice morning. Court at Wytheville. All gone to court. Nannie and I went to Bethany. Expected preaching and walked. When we got there, the doors was locked and no preacher found there. We went to the Camp by way of the graveyard. Spent the day with Frances Bridges and the Miss Craffords in the evening. Just as we started it commenced snowing and against we got home. It was snowing very fast. Posey came home told me that the charter had passed incorporating the lead mine property. Not in a good humor of course.

Tues. Mar 13 Not like making garden. Nannie and I went up to Aunt Senahs after dinner to call on cous. Polly Tornblin. Just from Smythe. Heard of the death of my friend Miss McConas died very suddenly. Miss M. M. Campbell there. Had a very pleasant visit. Stayed utnil after supper. Mr. Sanders not home yet.

Wed. Mar 14 A beautiful day. The water between the house and Island frozen over. Nannie gone to Aunt Senahs and from there to Brother R. Raper's with Miss MM. Campbell. I expect them down on tomorrow. Cannot tell how I can manage to entertain company very agreeably in the humor that I am in at present. Mr. Sanders got from Wytheville this evening. Does not appear anxious to saying anything about incorporating companies, nor that, that is not incorporated.

Thurs Mar 15 A very good day. Nannie, MM. Campbell, Aunt Louisa came down and we went to the Island. Set a goose, went over to the Spring. Aunt L. took supper and then went home.

Fri Mar 16 A beautiful day. Mr. Sanders went to a sale at the new farm. All from there to Hillsville. Miss MM. Campbell, Nannie and I went over the ridge to see the pretty cedars. Had bawley to ride and til. This is the day that Stephens and Haglet is to be hung. (These may be slaves) A nice day to be shut out from. Killed a beef today.

Sat. Mar 17 Another nice day. Miss MM. here with us. Mr. Sanders got home from Hillsville. Richard, Lizzie and children here all night. Has not been here for a long time. Lizzie's grandma breathed her last today, aged 84 or 5.

Sun. Mar 18 Rather cloudy today. M.M. Campbell, Richard and family here for dinner. Rich and family went home. All but Charley stayed all night.

Monday Mar 19 Raining this morning. Diped our meat in pepper, tea and put black pepper on it. Mr. Wheeler here today. M M. Campbell here.

Tues. Mar 20 This is a very windy day and cold. Mr. Sanders went to Marion to the convention. Doct. Crockett elected delegate to Charleston and Cecil from Tazwell. Cous. Poly came down in the hack. M. M. Campbell here. Had a pleasant day. Charley here yet - Caroline got the Janes (cloth?) out.

Wed. Mar 21 A very cold day. Cous. Polly and Miss M. M. Campbell here. Cous. P. and Nannie went to Aunt Senahs in the hack. She still sick. Mr. Sanders got home this evening from Marion. A quiet trip. Mr. Green started North.

Thurs Mar 22 Another cold morning but not so windy as yesterday. Betty Green and Nannie came down from Aunt Senahs. M. M. Campbell and Charley here. Heard that Jane Calfee was dead but is in hopes it is a mistake.

Fri. Mar 23 Another cold day and windy. Bettie Green, M. M. Campbell and Charley here. So cold that we cannot get out to the Island.

Sat Mar 24 Another cold, windy day. So cold that B. Green could not go to Aunt Senahs. Posey went to Wytheville for his waggon. Rich and Lizzie at Uncle A.

Sun Mar 25 Another cold windy day. We all went to Galena to hear R. C. Graham preach from the 17th chap and 15 verse of John. Not many to hear him. Charley went home with his Ma and Pa. Posey and Nannie went to the Judge's. Mr. Graham, M. M. Campbell with us also.

Mon mar 26 Another cold cloudy day. M. M. Campbell and I went to Aunt Senahs to spend the day with cous. P. Tomblin and others. Had a pleasant visit. Posey hauling logs.

Tues Mar 27 A very cold day. Mr. Kochler stopped in to know what we would send for to the North. I sent for another set of spoons and sent a set back. MM. Campbell with us. Robert Jackson received a letter from Lizzie Jackson. M. M. and I went to the Island to bring a rooster in the vineyard.

Wed. Mar 28 A cold morning but the wind is not blowing quite so hard as it has done. I see a few peach blooms. Cannot tell how they could get out in such cold weather. M M. Campbell here with us. Posey went to the mines and then to the Judge's.

Thurs Mar 29 A cold morning but has not been so windy for the last day or two. Got a letter from Kitty this morning saying that Drake is unwell. Adm has tisie. Not often that we hear from them that all is well. I answered the letter this day. M. M. Campbell and I went to the Island this evening then to the Tower (Shot Tower) to plant Grey Crepe Vingin Bawen (?). I fear for the stock (stack). Nannie at the Judge's. It is now twelve oclock at night.

Fri Mar 30 This is a beautiful day. M. M. Campbell and I went to the Judge's to help quilt for Nannie. Lizzie, Sally Jane and Cous. Polly was there helping. Had a very pleasant time. M. M. on her way to Mr. Triggs. We went up in the buggy by ourselves.

Sat Mar 31 Another nice day. Still at the Judge's. Got the quilt out before dinner. Nannie, Lewis and myself came home. Stayed at Aunt Senahs and found Mrs. Floyd and Miss M.Matthews there. Came to bid Aunt S. farewell. Is going to Wheeling to live. Got a letter when we came home from Kitty saying that poor Drake is very ill. Expect to go out on tomorrow. Richard and family here tonight. Mr. Green got home today from Philadelphia. Only been gone eleven days.

Sun. April 1 Raining this morning. Posey and I went to Max Meadows. Took the cars. Got the conductor to let us off at the Bridge opposite Aunt Susan. Found her poorly. The preacher there. Susan, Burriss and Cous. James, S Aker got over dinner. Aunt S. sent us to Drake. Found him better. SB went with us. They did not know that we were there until we got in the house.

Mon Apr 2 A nice morning. Drake is still improving. Had turkey for dinner. Susan B. and sister to dinner.

Tues Apr 3 Posey started home this morning. Drake better. All went to Aunt Susan to dine. Kitty, John, Cous. S Aker there. Expected to meet Brenton there. Was disappointed. Went back to Drake's at night.

Wed. Apr 4 Raining this morning. Paned(?) up and we went up to dine with cous. S. Aker. Had turkey and many other good things. For dinner, Cornie Campbell, Sally Aker with us. Uncle Adams came in while we were at dinner. Wanted me to start home by the night train. Said Willey Fulton was dangerous with Scarlette fever. I beged him to stay another night. We went down to Drake's. took supper then. All went and spent the night with Aunt Susan. Found Edwin Sanders there.

Thur Apr 5 A beautiful morning. Went up to the Switch. Drake went that far with us. Took the cars. Found Mr. Sanders at Marion. McCommant and several others ready to get on. Got to Max Measows. Mr. Sanders's horse there, but no conveyance for Uncle A and myself. He started on to meet the buggy. JMS Matthews and lady, myself walked over to Fort Chiswell. The wind very high. We got dinner soon after. The buggy got there for me. Started. Did not overtake Uncle Adams until he got opposite Richards. Stayed at Aunt Senahs to tell all I had seen and heard while gone. Heard that Willey F. was better. Got home about 4 oclock.

Fri Apr 6 A very nice morning but my back so bad that I cannot straighten myself. Went about half bent all day. Could not go to see Willey Fulton. Posey went up. He is better.

Sat. Apr 7 A beautiful day. My back so bad that I could not get out of bed until later in the evening.

Sun. Apr 8th A very pretty day. I got up but could not sit long at a time. Brenton, Posey and Nannie came while we were at dinner. Cous. Bin here to see me. Richard, Lizzie and the children came down and stayed until after supper.

Mon Apr 9 A beautiful day. Court in Wytheville. Posey and his Pa went. The Latter came home same night. Had some gardening done. My back still very bad. Cannot help.

Tues Apr 10 Another good day. Trying to have more garden made. Sowed my parsnips and late. Fear today my back still bad. Mr. Sanders and Wm. Pierce came to dinner.

Wed Ap. 11 Beautiful weather. Have the windows hoisted. Fine growing weather if it was not so dry. Nannie baking black cake for preaching. I fear my back will not be well enough to go.

Thurs Apr 12 Another beautiful morning. Forgot and slept with the window up. Nannie went up to see Willey . He has got almost well. Came home again. Sally Jane, Andy is sick. I planted my corn and beans today Got a letter from Jane Calfee today.

Fri. Apr 13 A very windy day. Mrs. Floyd 's sale today. Posey gone to it of course. My back still bad. Sometimes up and others down. Heard that Mrs. Floyd had given out going to Wheeling.

Sat. Apr 14 A very nice day. My back not well enough to go to preaching. Nannie went. A small congregation. A very hard frost this morning. Niped my flowering Ammon. Richard here this morning. I received the last half day spoons from him this morning. Matilda Sanders(26) came up today. Has gone with Posey and Nannie to Kizzius and Ranzzie's wedding.

Sun Apr 15 A cold east wind. My back not well enough to go to preaching. Richard, Lizzie and children came down before preaching. They, Posey, Nannie and Matilda Ann went. Not many there considering it was sacramental meeting in the evening. M. W. Crockett, M. Campbell, Miss Belle Pierce and Va. Miller stopped in. My lilack and flowering Ammon in bloom. A great deal of pine in the Mts. R. Jackson has been out several days and nights.

Mon Apr 16 A very pretty growing day. Thundering and some rain. Trying to have some gardening done. Saw a number of swallows this morning and Indian hens. Have taken my first chickens (?) off today.

Tues Apr 17 A beautiful day. Aunt Thirza came down in the hack this morning. Has not been here since November. Heard the goldfinch for the first time this year. Got the flour of fourteen bushels of wheat.

Wed Apr 18 A beautiful morning for vegetables. Raining gently. Aunt Thirza and Matilda Sanders still here. We eat our last apples this morning. They were pippins. Grew up on the side of the hill. Had the trees dug round and lime and ashes ____ on the roots. Posey, Nannie, Aunt Thirza and Matilda S. all went up to Aunt Senahs. She is still sick. Is slightly salivated.

Thurs Apr 19 Raining this morning. My Lilack looks beautiful in full bloom. Posey and Nannie came here this morning. Matilda came in the evening. Nannie and I transplanted some flowers in the yard. Heard a mockingbird for the first time this year. Nannie set a turkey in the evening. My back not well yet.

Fri Apr 20 A beautiful day. Posey rode bawley to Richards. Says Lizzie is complaining. Has a blister on her. Sent to Wm. Pierce for strawberry plants. Had my grape vines nailed up. badly done. Heard the unknown bird in the garden. Wish I could have saw it. Still think it is a Jerrell back. Not well yet. Aunt Senah sick yet.

Sat. Apr 21 A beautiful day. Matilda Sanders went home. Posey went to Mag Sayers. Mat came down after staying away a long time days. Aunt Senah is very poorly. My back has been so bad I have not saw her for two weeks. Planted cucumber, and some dalias. Aunt Louisas silkworms hatched today.

Sun. Apr 22 A beautiful morning. Heard of the death of Cous. J. Jackson's daughter Isabella. The cat bird here this morning. Mr. Sanders, Posey, Mat and Nannie went to the burying. I went to see Aunt Senah. Susanah and Lockey there. Found Aunt S. very poorly.

Mon. Apr 23 A nice morning but turned cold in the evening. Nannie went up to see Aunt Senah in the morning and I in the evening. Planted a bunch of beans and butters (?). Stayed all night at Uncle Ams. Aunt Thirza there.

Tues Apr 24 A cold morning. Aunt Senah still poorly. My head aching very bad since I was not at home. Brent came in the eveningI walked home late in the evening to cover my beans and tomatoes. A star very close to the moon this night.

Wed Apr 25 - Frost this morning. My head ached very bad. Could not get up until after breakfast. Back bad not very much afflicted. Richard, Lizzie and the children came in the evening and stayed all night.

Thurs Apr 26 A cold morning. Got a letter from Kitty. Says Drake is complaining. Lynch sick and some of the darkies. Lizzie received a letter from her Ma saying she would be out on tomorrow now they left for homeSusan and Jonnah Crawford came over to warp a wele (?) for themselves and me. Are a very nice day. Mr. Sanders and Posey commenced planting corn.

Fri. Apr 27 Another cold morning but no frost. S. J. Crawford went home. Nannie and the darkies commenced scalding. My back not well enough to help.

Sat. Apr 28 Raining this morning. could not go to see Mrs. McGee todayWilliam Crockett here for dinner. House(horse) turned up _______ today. General Muster at Wytheville.

Sat. Apr 29 A damp morning and a little cold. Went to Richards to call on Mrs. McGee. Had been to Smythe twice since I had been there. Stopped to see Aunt Senah. She was sitting up but was taken worse in the evening. Stayed all night at Richards.

Mon. Apr 30 A beautiful day. Blanch W. very sick all day. Betsy Green came over in the evening. .cous. Caroline there until after supper.

Tues May 1 - Raining this morning. cold at that. Left Richards and went to see Aunt Senah. She very sick. Stayed all night. Nannie there until after supper. Brenton and Aunt Thirza there. Cooly take sick.

Wed. May 2 - A very cold windy day. came home. Left Aunt Senah a little Better. Planted ______ butter beans, radish seeds. Brenton here for dinner. Richard, Lizzie(3), the children, Mrs. McGee came down this evening and stayed all night. Cooly very sick.

Thur May 3 - A beautiful day. Richard and family, Mrs. McGee here until after supper. Brenton here for dinner. Rich had to leave to see a patient but got back to dinner. J. Flannten had Warren takenwith a peace warrant. Cooly still sick. Quite cold tonight. Fearful my beans will be lost this night. John, Posey's hand sick and went home. Posey and Nannie planted wattermellons tonight.

Fri may 4 - Not any frost this morning as I feared there would be. A very nice day. Done some gardening and saw 3 turkeys, one at the ___ hack and the other up the crop fence and one in the yard. Posey and Nannie gone to the Judges to dine with Mrs McGee. Cooly very poorly. Rich came to see him. Lizzie(3) Jackson got from NC.

Sat May 5 - A beautiful day. Posey and Nannie camehome this morning. Mary Liddle here a few minutes. Done some more gardening today. Found some youg turkeys. M. M. Campbell came down this evening. Rich came to see Cooly . very sick. Posey and Nannie finished planting watermelons. Have not saved flow seed yet.

Sun May 6 - A beautiful day. Very warm. Mr. Sanders, M M Campbellstarted to Galena to preachind. Was disappointed. Mr. Graham sick. Came home for dinner. Mr. Trigg, Sally Cunnin and Mat came down in the evening. M. M. and the rest went home before supper. Rich was down to see Cooly. Thinks him some better. Posey and Nannie went to Aunt Senahs. Heard the first bullfrog.

Mon. May 7 - A beautiful day. Sun. Very warm. Planted red pepper and flower seeds. This is the day of the annual meeting at the mines. Mr. Kochler has determined to leave. All very sorry. They do not know what they will do without him. Nannie and Posey up at Richards tonight.

Tues May 8 - A very warm day. Sowing my flower seeds. Posey, Nannie, Richard and family, and Mrs. McGhee all at Mr. Triggs at a dining. Cooly better. A great deal of thunder and lightning with some rain at night. Posey and Nannie came home in the evening.

Wed. May 9 - A warm morning. A little cloudy but no rain. The ground not much wet. Mr. Sanders gone to court to Wytheville. Evalina taken sick. Sent for Richard to see her. Fearful she is taking pneumonia. Rich home until after supper. Set out tomattoe plants and planted simblins (?).

Thurs May 10 - Cloudy and raining as some says that it never fails scarcely to rain on the tenth of May. I have known it to fail but this has been a rainy day and no dispute. Richard came down to see Evalina. She is very sick.

Fri. May 11th Rather cloudy but not raining. Rather cold. Richard came down to see Evalina. Said that Mrs. McGhee intended starting home on tomorrow. I went home with him. cous. Caroline there until after dinner. Came home in the evening. Stopped at Brother R. Rapers to see Mrs. Doct. Painter and Sister Agnes Crockett. Stopped to see Aunt Senah. She is better sitting up. Lizzie(3) sent her some diner. Heard that cous. Sena Akers, Kitty and John are coming up on tomorrow. Mr. Sanders got home this evening from Wytheville. I eat a ripe strawberry at Richards today. Set out cabbage plants and tomatoes. Heard a martin.

Sat May 12th - Another cloudy cold day. Posey finished planting corn today. Richard went to the Depot with Mrs. McGhee and brought Cous. Senah Aken, Kitty, John and Andy Sanders. Stopped at his house for dinner, then to Uncle Adams, then here to see Evalina. She is not any better. Posey and Nannie gone up to call on the Kinfolks. Henry Calfee here a few minutes. Sent his wife some flowers. One old fashioned pink rose and one white. I think them early. My snowballs all white. Heard a martin again today.

Sun May 13 - A cold day. Richard came down to see Evalina. She is quite sick. I went up to Uncle Adams to call on the kin. Posey and Nannie came from brother RR and went to the brick church and heard Mr. Petery hold forth.. A good number at dinner at Uncle As. Richard and family, I. Green, A.K. Fulton and the Smythe kin.

Mon May14 - Raning hard this morning. Court at Wytheville of course. Mr. Sanders went. Nannie went up to go with Kitty, John to see Aunt Thirza. I by myself until night. Posey came home. Cleared off about twelve. Mrs. Fulton came after dinner. Expecting a good dinner as she heard the company was to be here for dinner but had to take a cold snack and buttermilk. Heard her that Kitty would be a her house tonight. Hurryed off. Evalina very sick. I have plenty of roses, saningus (?) pink locust.

Tues May 15 - A beautiful day. Several ladys here for dinner. Richard and family, cou. Sena Aker(21), Kitty, John, Aunt Louisa, John Sanders, Andy Sanders, Mat, L L. Fulton, Lizzie(3) Jackson,. Evalina very sick not any better. Got pneumoima. All left and went home after supper. William Pierce here all night.

Wed. May 16 - A beautiful morning. Rich came down to see Evalina. Very sick. Brenton here to see her. Nannie went home with Richard. cous. Senah Aker to dine at this house. John and family, Andy Sanders went home today. I am so sleep that I can scarcely write. John Raper and Mr. Shannon here tonight.

Thurs May 17 - A beautiful morning. Nannie went to her Pas to dining by herself and caught a fish that weighted seven lbs Evalina not well enough for me to leave her. Have been very little with cous. Senah Aker (21) since she has been in the co. A very heavy rain this evening and some hail. Nannie came home this evening. Posey whiped John this morning. He went home not able to work. I am glad I have learned to spell Thursday at last.

Fri May 18 - A nice morning. Posey a little sick. I thought of going to the store but it began to thunder then to rain so that I could not go a dining today at Brenton. None of us went. Richard here to see Evalina. She is some better. We had had another hard rain and high winds. It blew the fence down for Robert Jackson. Mr. Sanders threshing. This is the night predicted the night of the 18th of February to be frost from the fact that it thurndered the 18 of February.

Sat. May 19 - A very cold morning but not frost. Winnile (?) will have to make another almanack. Posey and Nan, Cou. Senah Aker(21) and Serena Cother are going to Catys. Richard and family came down this morning to fish. The river very muddy. Could not catch a frog.

Sun. May 20 - A beautiful morning. Richard, Lizzie(3) and children here. Had strawberrys and not much else for dinner. Think it soon for wild strawberrys. Got some from the farmer field and the ballance on the bill. Rich and family went home in the Hack and had strawberrys for supper. Posey came home in the evening. .

Mon May 21 - A nice morning. A meeting at the mines for the purpose of organizing under. That hateful to me. Act of Incorperation. Richard and Posey went . Mr. Sanders did not go. I suppose Mr. D. Graham induced the company to believe that I would not let him. Good at measuring every persons corn by his own half bushel. Nannie came from her Pas in the morning. I warped 32 yards of cloth and beamed it.

Tues May 22 - A beautiful morning. Have been expecting cous. Senah Aker to dine here today but her baby not well enought to come. Therefore Nannie and I got several messages to go up to Uncle Adams to dine and found Mr. Trigg there and in the evening the Judge and lady came to spend the night. Posey and Nannie came home and I of course stayed all night and spend a pleasant night.

Wed May 23 - A beautiful morning. Still at Uncle Adams and as Cous. Senah Aker intends leaving for home in the evening, I stayed until after dinner and had fryed chicken. The finest I have seen this year. I fear Cous. S. Aker will llose her eyesight. Her eyes very sore. Sorry for her. I came her in the evening with Richard. Posey and Nannie went home with him to eat strawberrys. He bought for for Cous. S. Aker.

Thurs. May 24 - Posey and Nannie came home from Richards. Mr. Sanders and Posey went to the camp to the election. Richard , Brenton here for supper.

Fri May 25 - A very cloudy day. Posey, Nannie and myself went to the mines after dinner. Got a good many yards of cloth.

Sat. May 26th - The river very muddy. Richard and family, Mr. Green, Betty's child and M. R. Fulton here for dinner. Had peas for dinner. Quite early I think. Had strawberrys for dinner and supper from Richard. Richard had his sheep washed.

Sun May 27 - A cloudy day. All got ready to go to preaching to Galena. Heard Mr. Graham was very sick. Had the horses put up then got word there would be preaching but too late to go. Mr. Rochell preached. Judge F. came and dined with Richard and family. Mr. Green's wife and child, M. B. Fulton. Had a very severe storm, high winds and hail. All went home in the evening. I with Richard and Lizzie(3) and had fine strawberrys for supper.

Mon May 28 - Richard and Lizzie(3) went to Wytheville and I home. Nannie and I cut out pants of the boys, first and fished some. This day twenty years ago was the big ______ brother Ge. Walton's birthday.

Tues May 29 - Finished cutting the pants and whiped them up. Fished some. The river still very muddy. Mr. Sanders washed his sheep.

Wed May 30 - Thundering this morning. Posey, Nannie and Myself went to Richards with sixteen pair of pants to make. Expected. Mr. Green and wife and others. The rain prevented the ladys from going. Mr. G. and A. K. Fulton came in the evening through the rain. Stayed all night. Had strawberrys for dinner and supper. Finished nine pair of pants. cous. Caroline helped us. Embenday.

Thurs May 31 - Another cold morning, but clear. Mr. Green and A. K. Fulton went home and Mrs. Fulton, Bettie Green and Miss R. Fulton came over to help us get strawberrys. Had fried chicken and strawberrys plenty. Finished the pants before supper. Nannie and Posey went home. Charley and Blanch Ws. both taken sick. Mrs. Fulton better. G. and R. Fulton and myself stayed all night. A good two days work.

Friday June 1 - Mrs. Fulton, Bettie Green, M. R. F. and myself all left Richards and came down to Aunt Senahs. Got invitations from us to go to Mr. W. Pierces to eat strawberrys. I came on home. Nannie gone over the river to help Lizzie(3) Jackson fix for Amy and Monks Wedding.

Sat June 2 - A beautiful day. This day thirty five years ago we were married. Miss Fulton, JHF, Mr. Trigg and lady, Posey, Nannie and myself went down in the canoes tied toogether. Had a pleasant sail of it. Went round the Island next to the falls just after landing. Heard Richard and Posey went back. Brought Richard, Lizzie(3), Charley, Blanch and servant over. Mr. Tate , Mr. S. T. Sayers there for dfinner. Had seven vanities (?) of strawberrys. Spent a very pleasant day all except. M. T and Sayers came home with us. Stayed until after supper. Mr. Trigg and lady went home. Mrs. Fulton and John left Rich and family home.

Sun. June 3 - A nice morning but clouded up and rained some. So much that Posey, Nannie, Rich and family could not go to hear Mr. Bates preach. I not well enough to go. Had palpitation very bad. Rich and family went home in the evening. My head aching badly.

Mon Jun 4 - A cloudy day. Thundering. Court at Hillsville. Mr. Sanders gone. I went up to Uncle Adams to see Mrs. McTeen and Mrs. Kile. Mrs. McTeen very poorly. Stayed until after dinner. Started for home by way of Wytheville. Commenced thundering. Called in at Richards and stayed all night. We had a very hard rain and a gread deal of hail. I stayed all night at Aunt Senahs.

Tues June 5 - A very nice morning. Came home in the hack. Nannie and Posey started to the Judges. Heard the Bettie and Susannah was at Aunt Senahs. Went up to see them. Mr. Sanders came home. Brenton came in the evening and Richard.

Wed. June 6 - Another showering day. Evalina sit up out of her bed for the first day for over a week. Nannie at her Pas. I wrote to Drake(5). Mr. Catlett passed by in the hack on his way to North Carolina.

Thurs. June 7 - A beautiful day. No rain today. Nannie out on a visit. I am expecting Sue Kincannon on tomorrow.

Fri. June 8 - A beautiful morning but the wind got very high in the evening. Betty Green and Susannah Kincannon dined wiith us today. Had a very pleasant time. I panted my vinegar plant in the evening. It will be good in four weeks. It must be atttended to. Brenton here for dinner. Heard that Senah Walton has arrived at Uncle Adams. One of th Miss Owings (?) is with her. The ladys gone up to call on them.

THE SECOND DIARY JAN - JUNE 1861 Jacksons Ferry, VA How Long sometimes a day appears

Tues. Jan. 1, 1861 A very severe frost this morning. Everything covered with frost and a snow on the ground that measured two feet. The deepest I ever remembered. To see the river blacked up has not been any crossing since Saturday. Our canoe is up at the falls. Richard)crossed to see a patient. E. Crawford, Matilda Sanders(26) and Lynch(23) with us. Posey and Nannie at the Judge's(10). O what a change since this day twelve months ago. Uncle Adams and Aunt Senah Sanders(11) in their graves. She only survived him four months short ones to us, but long ones to her. No one knows my feelings but my self to lose two such good friends in so short a time. Friends we enjoyed for thirty odd years.

Wed. Jan. 2nd A frosty morning. Richard and Posey here for dinner and Matilda. It have commenced raining in the evening. No crossing here yet only up at the falls. Robert Jackson killed hogs.

Thurs. Jan 3rd A cloudy morning but turned to be a fine day. The snow melting off fast. Mary Parkin came down today. Matilda here. Plenty of ice in the river. No crossing yet.

Friday Jan 4th A cloudy day, plenty of ice. The ice moved enough for the canoe to run oposite the house. Richard crossed to see a patient. Mary Parkin, Matilda Sanders(26) here. William Pieirce(13) here for dinner. Expect to start south on Monday come to bid us farewell.

Saturday Jan 5th A beautiful day. Mr. Sanders went to the Depot. Mary Parkin, Matilda and I here. Mr. Callett came in the evening. No mail for a week. The canoes crossed.

Sunday Jan 6th A beautiful day. Richard and family came down. Mary Parkin, Matilda, I here. Posey and Nannie came home this evening. All stayed all night. The boat crossed and brought the hack over. Heard of the death of Mr. Watson.

Monday Jan 7th A cloudy day and some rain. Rich(2) and family went home. Mary P and Matilda, I here.

Tues. Jan 8th A beautiful morning. E. Crawford, Mary Parkin, Matilda Sanders(26), Lynch(23)and I went to Richmond in the ox wagon. Very bad roads. The ice almost gave this morning, but plenty of snow yet. Got a letter from Kitty. The first mail matter we have had for ten days.

Wed. Jan 9th A dark cloudy morning. Raining some. Still at Richard's. Cous. Caroline with us. We all came home in the evening. Met W. Peirce(13) on his way to the South.

Thurs Jan 10th A cold windy day . Some snow. Mary Pankin and Matilda Sanders(26) here. Mr. McCamant here for dinner. Mr. Sanders sent him to the Depot this day 27 years ago. My little George(7) breathed his last and this day 12 months (ago), poor Aunt Senah was here, who then thought that she would not be here but once more. Now in the cold grave.

Friday Jan 11th Another cloudy day and cold. Plenty of snow. Yet the river up a little. Mary Parkin and Matilda S. here. Richard stayed in.

Sat.Jan 12th A very nice day. Got a letter from cous. Senah _____ and one from Drake(5). Also heard of the arrival of William Thorn(27) William Raper came down for Mary Parkin. William Thom came in the evening and stayed all night.

Sunday Jan 13th. A beautiful morning, but got rather cloudy. E. Crawford, Matilda Sanders(26), Nannie, Posey and myself went to Galena to hear Mr. R. Graham preach from the 8th chapter of Mark, 36th verse. William Thorn(27) went with us. A good congregation. Rich(2) and Lizzie(3) came home with us.

Monday Jan 14th A very disagreeable day. Sleeting and raining all day. Sally Jane came down stayed all day and nignt.

Tues Jan 15th Raining all day. Rich(2), Posey and Drake(5) came down in the morning. Mr. Sanders) and Robert Jackson came from Wytheville. All went to Mary Ann Raper's and William Thorn's (27) wedding. The water is up and the road very bad. Could not get home. Went to Richards. Mr. R. C. was the parson (?) and had a fine supper.

Wed. Jan 16th A very nice day. We came home. Kate Green, Mary Fulton,(28) Benny and Drake(5) came with us. Rich(2) and family came along after A.K. Fulton (29)came in the evening. The river to high. The mail could not get over.

Thurs. Jan 17th A very nice day. Mary F.(28), Kate Green, B. Fulton, Burton, C. Tate, Drake(5) and Matilda(26) A very good day. Mr. Sandersand Robert Jackson went to Wytheville. Mary Parkin, Lizzy Jackson and myself went to Thomas Jackson. Found Manda in bed. Had a nice time of it.

Sunday Jan 20th. A beautiful day at T. Jackson, until after dinner. Aunt Hannah Fry(?) with us. Come home in the evening.

Monday Jan 21st. A cloudy morning but cleared off. Matilda Sanders(26) went home today. Mary Parkin to brother R. Raper.(15) Expecting to leave for home in the morning. Sorry to part with her. Ellen C. came to the camp to see her sister.

Tues.Jan 22nd. A very nice day, but cold. William and May Ann Thorn(27)left for Vincene (?) GA. Mary A. Parkin went with them on her way to Mo. Elizabeth Crawford and Joanna left for Staunton to the deaf and dumb institution.

Wed. Jan 23rd A cloudy morning commenced snowing and still at it at nine o-clock at night. Mr. Sanders went to Wytheville to hear J. B. Floyd (30)speak. Went in the buggy.

Thurs Jan 24th Hailing this morning. Posey went to Wytheville. Nannie to F. E. Kincannon(31). Mr. Sanders and the Judge(10) came from Wytheville this evening. Lynch(23) came with them from Richards(2.)

Fri.Jan 25th Rather cloudy this morning. Judge Fulton (10)home. Richard, John Fulton, Michael Jackson, Posey and Nannie, Lynch and Lewis all here for dinner. A good deal of talk about who they will vote to go to the convention.

Sat.Jan 26th Snowing, frost this morning. Mr. Sanders (1)went to Fancy to an election. It ceased snowing in the evening.

Sund.Jan 27th A beautiful day overhead but the ground covered with snow. The day of course for preaching at the brick church. So much snow we could not go.

Mon Jan 28th A beautiful day. F. E. Kincannon(31) and his wife and children and Aunt Louisa spent the day with us . Mr. Sanders went to the mines and came home to dinner.

Tues Jan 29th Another beautiful day but plenty of snow on the ground. Nanny(9) and I busy making pants. Lynch (23)and Lewis here.

Wed.Jan 30th. A beautiful day overhead but plenty of snow. Negro Ja here breaking a colt F. E. Kincannon(31) on here and while Lewis went home. Lynch home.

Thurs Jan 31st Another nice sunshiney day, but plenty of snow to be seen. Richard here a few moments.

Fri.Jan Feb 1st. Cloudy and raining all day. The wind from the east . Plenty of snow. Yet Ellen C. went to her brothers this evening.

Sat.Feb 2nd. Raining hard this morning. Lizzy Crawford returned from Staunton. Mr. Sanders went to the mines. This is groundhog day. The river up pretty high. A good deal of snow to be seen yet.

Sund Feb 3rd A cloudy cold day. The river falling some. Lynch and myself went to the brick church to hear Mr. Catlett preach to the colloured people. Posey and Nannie went to Galena to hear R. C. Graham preach from the 50th Psalm and 15th verse.

Mon Feb 4th A cold day and election day to elect members to the convention. Robert Kent elected against Doct. R. Crockett. Mr. Sanders(2) went to Carroll (county). F. E. Kincannon,(31) W. Phelps and Brenton here for dinner.

Tues Feb 5th. A beautiful day. Sally Curran came down in the Hack. Has not been here for a long time. Mr. Sanders and W. Foster(17) came from Carroll (county).

Wed.Feb 6th A shiney nice day. Sally Curran here. Richard here a while. Mr. Sanders went to Wytheville. Sally and I went to Richards. F.E. Kincannon(31) went with us to help us through the mud. Had like to stuck. Never saw the roads as bad in all my travels.

Thurs.Feb 7th A cold windy day at Richards(2) until after dinner. F. E. Kincanon,(31) wife, Sally Curran and Caroline home. Mr. Sanders came by from Wytheville. I came home with him . No ice put up yet.

Fri.Feb 8th A very nice day but cold. The wind from the south. Posey, Nannie and Lynch wen to the Judge's(10). Lizzie(3) Jackson went to Richards. No person here but Mr. Sanders and myself.

Sat.Feb 9th A beautiful day. If it wasn't for the snow, one might think it a shiny day. Mr. Sanders (1)gone to the mines. No one here with me. Burton came at dinnertime and at dinner with me. Got a letter from Kitty Drake (6), got diptheria.

Sun.Feb 10th. Cloudy and raining some in the morning. No person here, but ourselves. Posey, Nannie and Mary F.,(32) and Lynch came in the evening. Wrote to cous. S. Grey (?) today.

Mon Feb 11th - Raining this morning. Court at Wytheville. Posey and Mr. Sanderswent to the latter. Expects to go to Tennessee and perhaps to Kentucky before he returns. Nannie, Mary Fulton(32) and Lynch with me.

Tues. Feb 12 - A beautiful day. Mary F(32) here. Nanie(9), Lynch(8) and myself all went over to the other place to see the nice cedars and lambs. Several sheep dead. Mr. Sanders and Posey got from Wytheville soon after we got home. R. Bridges stayed all night, could not get over the river. Very high.

Wed Feb 13 - A nice morning. Some frost. Mr. Sanders went to the mines from there to Carroll. Nannie and Mary Fulton(32) up to. F. E. Kincannon(31), Lizzie(3) Jackson, Mary, Sara Tucker here for dinner. Wrote to Kitty. The river still full. A runaway mack (?) passed by.

Thurs Feb 14 - A cloudy morning. Not much rain until late in the evening. The wind commenced blowing from the south west. It thundered and lightened and rained hard until after sundown and then it cleared off and the moon and stars shined bright, but now at ten o clock it is raining. Mr. Sanders in Hillsville. Posey and Nannie up at Richards. No one home with me but Lynch.(23) He fast asleep. This is grand. Father Newell's(24) birthday. Had not thought of it until night. Poor Senah if she had been alive, she would have thought of it all day. So many days will pass up without being thought of now that she is gone. Got a letter from Kitty today saying that Drake(5) is not any better than when she last worte. Adams(22) has diphtheria from Drake(5) and he has had a time of it.

Fri Feb 15 - A nice morning after such a thunderstorm. Cold but at times the sun shining. Posey, Nannie and Mary Fulton(32)came here in the morning. Mr. Sanders in the evening.

Sat.Feb 16th A very white frost this morning, but clouded up . Snowed until everything was white, then it reained then the sun shined, then snow and now at ten oclock at night, the moon and stars are shingin beautifully . Got another letter from Kitty Drake(5), still poorly.

Sundy Feb 17th. Avery cold day. Snowing occasionally. My head aching some. Posey, Mary Fulton(32), Nannie, Lynch and myself went to the brick church to hear Mr. Miles preach. Not many there. His text was the second chapter and fifth verse of Phillipians. Nannie got off ad F. E. Kincannon (32)and stayed until we returned.

Mon Feb 18th A very cold day . Snowing some all day. My head aching badly. Mary Fulton (32)and Lynch(23) gone up to F. Kincannons.(31) Mr. Sanders went to the Judge's(10). A. K. Fulton (29) came home with him. Mr. Shepherd came after supper. Mr. Sanders expect to sart to Kentucky and Tennessee in the morning.

Tues Feb 19th A cold cloudy day. Snowing some. Mr. Sanders started to Tennessee and Kentucky. Had leasing (?) at Marion. Went in the buggy. Marcus went with him. Mary Fulton (32)and Lynch(23) came home in the evening. E. Crawford came from her brothers. Posey went to the Springs.

Wed.Feb 20th A beautiful morning. The sun very bright, but a snow shower once and a while. Posey got from the Springs. Mary Fulton(32) home, yet got a young calf, the first this season, Mark got from Marion this evening.

Thurs Feb 21st Another nice day, rather cold. Richard came down this morning expecting a letter from Smythe County , but we were disappointed. we have a great deal of reading to do. All want to hear what the convention is doing, as yet nothing done. Cous K. Walton here for dinner. He left the copper mines.

Fri Feb 22nd A beautiful day. Cold in the morning. Posey went to the Depot for the horse doct., but he was not there. Nannie and Mary Fulton(32) dined over the river. E. Crawford made us some tree molasses. Very good. Fearful we will not have many more good days, heard the finest dove to day.

Sat Feb 23rd A very nice morning but clouded up and rained some about eight oclock but got rain. E Crawford and I went to the mines with John Raper. I got about one hundred yards of cloth, come here in the evening from Mr. Hicks. Here the house. Rich(2) and family and Ben Fulton(33) here.

Sund Feb 24th A beautiful morning, but cold and windy. Rich(2), Lizzie(3) and children. E. Crawford, Ben Fulton,(33) Posey and myself went to Galena to hear Mr. R.C. Graham preach from the twelfth chapter of Luke, 40th verse. No many there. Rich and family went home after dinner. Mr. Hicks left in the evening. Lizzy Jackson here for dinner.

Mond Feb 25th. A beautiful day. It is my birthday. 55 years ago I breathed my first breath up at brother Geo. Walton's place. What changes since that day. Only four of us now living now two in Indianna and two in Virginia. Burton and Andy Fulton here for dinner. Charley and Lynch(23) here.

Tues Feb 26. A very nice day. Sally Fulton came down to see Mary. She has been complaining. F. E. Kincannon (31)came down to let us know to go up to divide from Aunt Senah's(11) effects, we both went up.

Wed.Feb 27th Another beautiful day. At F. K(31). Aunt Thirza, (34) Mary Trigg, Nannie, Sally F. and myself all there all night again.

Thurs Feb 28th. Another nice day. Still at F. Kincannon(31) until after dinner. Posey received a letter from Drake(5) wanting Burton and Richard to meet him at Wytheville to examine his throat. I came home in the evening, got ready and went to Richard's on my way to see Drake(5). Bennig Fulton, Lynch(23) and Charley went with me.

Friday, March 1st A very nice day. Richard, Lynch and I went to Wytheville expecting to meet Drake(5) and)find Brenton when we got there. Got a letter from Drake(5) saying their child was sick, therefore he couls leave Richard returned home. Lynch and I remained in Wytheville until half after eleven. Mr. Sanders came from Tennessee and went to the Depot with us and saw us off. We to to the 7 mile ford at 2 oclock. Had to sit up the balance of the night started rain (?) and walked to Aunt Susans and got breakfast then went to Drake(5)s.

Sat. March 2nd A very nice day. Drake(5) better. The child very sick. Susan and Mary Thorn (27)called in a few moments.

Sunday March 3rd. A very nice day. The child still very sick. Drake(5) went to prayer meeting. Cous. Senah(21) and Mr. Aker (35)came down in the evening and children. Drake(5) sent for the doctor. He not at home.

Monday March 4th. A cold morning. Rained in the night. The Doct. came this morning. Thought the child better. Old Abe made president. Cou. Senah's(21) birthday.

Tues Mar 5th A very windy day. The child better. Senah(21) came down and spent the day.

ed. Mar 6th A nice morning. Susan R. came to Drake(5)s. Mr. Aker( 35)drove Cous. S(21), Susan and myself down to Aunt Susans. She very poorly, cannot sit . The child not well enough for Kitty to go with us. Barbara Ann came out today.

Thurs. Mar 7th A very nice day. Still at Aunt Susans until after dinner. Then went up to John Sanders a few moments His wife not well. Mr. Aker (35)came after us. I went to Drake(5)s. Their child better. Well enough for Kitty to come over today.

Friday March 8th. A very nice day. We all went up to Mr. Aker(35), and dined. Cous. James, R. Sanders there. Had a Had a nice dinner and very pleasant time.

Sat. March 9th A very nice day. The child still better. The day got colder. Stephen D. came in the evening. Stayed all night. Mary F.(320 stayed also. Bettie Aker here all night.

Sun. Mar 10th A very cold morning. Snowing and blowing hard. Drake(5), Kitty, Mary Frances, Adams(22) and I went to Aunt Susans in the evening. Found James, Mr. Aker(35) and family there.

Mon. March 11th A very nice day. This is my Mattie Ann's (22)birthday. So many changes in all things. Poor Aunt Senah.(11) She was at our house this day twenty three years ago, now in her grave. Cou. Polly, Mary, Frances, Kitty and I dined at John Lynchs . After dinner, John, Drake(5) and I went up to the switch. Adams (22)and I slept there. Got on the car at seven, got to Wytheville Depot between eight and nine. Found Mr. Sanders waiting for me. Went to Wytheville and stayed all night. Court. this week.

Tues. Mar 12th A very nice day but windy. Adams(22) and I dined at Mr. William Gileny, with Mr. Doudle and Mr. Gilany . Mr. Lang and Miss P. Rickey went and sat a few moments with Mr. Nallen(?) Saw Mr. McTeen and Mrs. Steward. Richard drove us to his house. Had to stay all night. Mr. Sanders could not leave and went to Marion.

Wed. March 13th Cold this morning. Ben Fulton(33) came with me home. Charley, Blanch, Willey Walton and Bettie Kincanon came to play with children. Richard (2)went to see Mary Fulton. (32)Nannie went for home. I got home. Sowed my peas today.

Thurs Mar 14th A rainy day. William Peirce(13) came home from a trip to the South. The children playing. Has their own fun.. Mr. Sanders did not have his horse, was taken sick.

Fri. Mar 15th. A cold day. The children still home. Mr. Sanders (1)go home after dinner.

Sat. Mar 16h A very cold morning. Richard and Lizzie(3) came down this morning. Rich (2)went to Judge(10) and back to dinner. Mary F(32). still sick and one of the darkies. Nannie still there. Posey gone to the Springs. Bettie K. went home tonight.

Sun. Marh 17th. A very rainy day. Mr. Cook, Mr. Gilaney, Mr. Terry, Mr. Allen, Richard and family here for dinner. Willey Walton went home in the hack. Richard's family and myself to the Judge's (10) to see Mary Fulton (32)and Bettie Green. Had a muddy time . Found Mr. Carrington, Robet Crockett and J. Fulton there.

Monday Mar 18 A very nice morning. Mary Fulton (32)not so well as on yesterday. The judge and lawyer started for Carroll.. Rich(2) and Lizzie(3) for home. It commenced snowing soon after they started. Bettie Green and Cate Green, the children started from the spring through the snow. Stayed until after dinner. Bennie came home with me. Still snowing.

Tues. Mar 19 A very cold morning. Plenty of frost and the ground froze, but the sun got very warm. The snow went off fast. Posey and Nannie came home from the Judges(10). Mary Fulton(32) is better. Mr. Sanders had our meat prepared yesterday. Should have been done sooner.

Wed. Mar 20th A cold day in the house. The sun warm. Mr. Sanders threshing oats. Pate Vaughan moved off. It commenced raining and snowing about dark. The ground white.

Thurs Mar 21st A very cold morning. The horses covered with snow. The wind very hight and cold. Mr. Sanders threshing again to day.. Heard of the death of Lynch. Posey brought Adams(22),. Richard , Ben Fulton (33)here this evening.

Fri Mar 22nd A cold morning. The sun warm. I colloured my blue today. Ellen and Manda commenced cleaning up front of the house. Mr. Sanders went to Carroll Co. today.

Sat. Mar 23rd. A nice morning but the wind got up. It rained some. I colloured my Orange. Caroline went to M. R. Jacksons. Senah and Stephen Sanders came up. Mr. Sanders still in Carroll. Posey and Nannie went to the Judges(10).

Sun. Mar 24th A beautiful morning. Senah and I went and spent the day with Lizzie(3) Jackson and Cou. Caroline. Willey sick. Mr. Sanders got home. Posey and A. K. Fulton (29)here this evening.

Mon. Mar 25th A very nice day. We commenced cleaning up today. Cous. Carolnie went home today. Senah and Stephen Sanders went to Brents.

Tues Mar 26. Another good day. Still scalding. Senah and Mat came down. The wind blowing very hard.

Wed. Mar 27th. Another windy day. Senah and Mat here this night. The wind blew harder than I ever heard it. It rained and thundered hard. A chafin (?) crossed the river at 12 o'clock at night. Just frozen Lynch buried.

Thurs Mar 28th A tolerable day. Senah and Mat left for Brents. Posey came from the Judges(10). Stayed a few moments.

Fri. Mar 29th A beautiful day. Clifton Nahack(?) came here today.

Sat Mar 30th. Another good day. Mr. Sanders trimmed the grape vines. Richard here a while. Quarterly meetings commenced at Bethany. E. Crawford went. Senah Sanders came down from Brents.

Sun. Mar 31st A beautiful day. Posey, Nannie, Senah, Richard and family, and myself all went to Bethany. Heard true being good. Sermon preached by Mr. McTeer. A good congregation. Mr. Fulton came home with us, Rich(2) and family, F. E. Kincanon (31)all stayed until after dinner. .

Mon. 1st of April A cloudy day. Mr. Sanders started to Marion to court. Sally Fulton and Bennie, Senah here for dinner. Left for home . Heard that Mr. Green had got from the North. John Fulton and Mr. Bauling home to night. Came home with Posey.

Tues April 2nd A beautiful day but no gardening done. Very late to not have lettuce. No onions planted. Nannie and Lizzie(3) Jackson walked up to call on Mary Ann Thom(27).

Wed. April 3rd. Another good spring day. Found a Robin's nest. Clifton Hoblack and Charley came down today. Posey swapt (swapped) the black horse for a roan.. Senah went to Richards.

Thurs April 4h A very cloudy morning. Mr. Sanders came home in the hack. Mr. McCannant with him. Senah came from Richards and got half of beef from Richard. Heard that Alvin Matthew was married.

April 5th Fri. Cloudy in the morning but cleared off. Warm in the evening. Commenced making garden. Posey, Nannie and Senah went to the Springs.

Sat. Ar 6th A cold, cloudy day. Mr. Catlett came in the morning. Stayed all night. Mr. Kyle and lady came in the evening. Stayed all night. Sent for Richard. Colloured red. Edy came for roots from Manda Jackson.

Sun. Apr 7 Raining this morning and snowing. The ground covered. Mr. Catlett went to the brick church to preach for the darkies. Preaching at Galena. None of us went. Mr. Kyle and lady were until after dinner.

Mon April 8th A cloudy day and cold. Rained in the evening. Court at Wytheville. Mr. Sanders went . Posey has not returned from the Springs yet. My head aching badly.

Tues 9th Another cold, cloudy day. After a night, rain, the river up. Mr. Sanders not at home yet. I heard a mocking bird for the first this year.

Wed. April 10th Another cloudy, cold day. Allen went to Wytheville for my Father's monument. Mr. Sanders came home in the evening. Richard here to see Caroline.

Thurs April 11 A beautiful morning. Saw some swallows. It clouded up and rained some. I am trying to dig my borders, but my back is so weak that I can scarcely do it. Got a letter from Kitty and one from Cous. Senah Gray (?).

Fri. April 12 Very cloudy in the morning and commenced raining before dinner. Posey came home from the Judges(10). Has been from home a week. Went back in the evening.

Sat April 13 A cloudy day. Some sun in the forefront and rain in the evening. Mr. Sanders went to the mines to hear Mr. Cook speak. Brenton and Mr. Cook here all night.

Sun April 14 A beautiful morning but the wind rose and the evening was so cold. We did not go to Galena at 3 oclock to hear Mr. Graham preach. I wrote note to Mary Parkin.

Mon April 15 Another cloudy cold day. I cut out shorts for Mr. Sanders. E.C. set a turkey in the chicken yard.

Tues April 16 Raining hard this morning. Richard came down for the mail. Got news that the war has commenced at Charleston on Last Friday. Cold enough to snow tonight.

Wed. April 17th Another cold, cloudy day. The ground froze and snowing some in the better part of the day. The sun came out but the wind is very cold. Richard here for supper. Has been to see June Calfee's child. It was very ill. I fear all the _____will go tonight.

Thurs April 18 A cold cloudy day. Heard that there was fighting at Harper's Ferry. Great excitement . The Grays(25) called on to be on ready. A.K. Fulton(29) and John will go to Wytheville in the morning.

Fri. April 19th. Another cold day. Snow showers all day. Posey came from the Judges.(10) And(29) and John bid all farewell. All very much distinguished. The Grays on parade all day. Heard there had been some fighting in Baltimore.

Sat. April 20th A beautiful day. Sarah Bottomly here Court today. Lizzie(3) Jackson here in the evening. All excitement on account of the war. I went to the Judges(1) to try to console M. Fulton. (32) Had hand at that.

Sun. April 21 Another fine day at the Judges.(10) Sally Jane , M.A. , Kincannon, Bennie went to Wytheville. Posey at the Springs. Mary Fulton(32)sick.

Mond. April 22 A beautiful day. Colloured my green. Posey and Senah Sanders came home from the Springs. Had some work done in the garden.

Tues. April 23 Another beautiful day. How different, we would feel if it was not for the fighting that is going on in our once happy country. The Wytheville Greys started for Richmond today at twelve oclock. Many mothers and sisters distressed almost to death and being all brought on by the Abolishonists. Senah Sanders went home today. Heard that Richard, Lizzie(3) and Posey went to see the Greys start.

Wed. April 24th A very nice morning. Rained about dinner. Faired up in the evening. Very busy making garden. Sowed all kinds of seeds, planted beans and cucumbers.

Thurs April 25th A beautiful day. Still making garden. Commenced spooling (?) my carpet. Richard came down for the mail. Gave us the particulars of the Greys starting . A great deal of excitement. Mr. Sanders commenced planting corn.

Fri. April 26th A beautiful day. Still making garden. Ellen went up to Thomas Jacksons to get Lizzie(3) to come to help me to warp(?) my carpet. Posey came home today. We heard that the Greys have gone to Alexandria. Not so, they are at Richmond.

Sat. April 27th This is Muster Day at Wytheville. Two hundred volunteered. Mr. Sanders went. Lizzie Crawford, Ellen and myself warped(?) my carped forty yards.. A very hard days work. The wind very high. The weight of my carpet was 65 lbs. Monday April 29th A very nice day. Frances Bridges and Echaib(?) here making some garden.

Tues April 30th. All kinds of weather today. Aunt Louisa Bettie Kincannon spent the day. Lizzie Jackson and Sarah Treak home for supper. Posey and Nannie came all night.

Wed May 1st. A very cold morning. The wind commenced blowing after breakfast and blew all day hard. Posey put out a Southern Flag. He and his pa went to the mines to hear the Judge (10)speak.

Thurs. May 2nd. A cold morning some frost and cold all day. Michael and Posey put up a flag on the Townr Beamed my carpet. Brenton and F. E. Kincannon(31)here for dinner. Richard here for the news this morning. All excitement with us now.

Fri. May 3rd Cold morning. Nannie, Adam and I went to the Island. Planted my simblins(?) Posey and Nannie went to the Judges(10) in the evening

Sat. May 4th. A very nice morning. The wind got up and was cold. Got a letter from Kitty. Wants me to take Adams(22) to Wytheville on Monday. Mr. Sanders went to the Depot for our coffee, pepper and this must do a long time.

Sun. May 5th A cloudy, cold day. Some rain I have a very bad cold and headache. No persons here today.

Monday May 6th Another cloudy day. Some rain. Mr. Sanders went to the mines to the annual meeting. I had forty six dozen candles tipped today. Drake(5) come this evening for Adams.(22) Sorry he is going home. Ellen commenced weaving my carpet today. My head still aching.

Tues. May 7th. A very nice day. Drake(5), Richard and Family, Posey, Nannie, Stephen and Senah Sanders, and Brenton here for dinner. After dinner, Drake(5) left with Adams(22). for home. Sorry to see them start.

Wed. May 8th A clear day, but the wind blew hard. Senah, Stephen and Ellen went to the mines. Nannie and I stayed at home. Posey and Nannie went to the Judges(10) after supper. F.E. Kincannon (31)here also. Stephen went home.

Thurs. May 9th. A very nice day. Senah here. I went to brother R. Raper's(14) and spent the day. William Raper went to se his Uncle Robert Crockett. He is quite unwell and sick from his leg being broke. I went to Richards in the evening.

Fri. May 10 At Richards. Raining of course, but did not rain much. Lizzie(3) helping me make Adams(22) some clothes. Cous. Caroline helping. Brenton and A.K. Fuilton(29) home for supper. Told us of William Rapers starting to joing the Greys . Posey and Nannie there also.

Sat. May 11 A very nice morning. Posey and Nannie and myself went to the mines. Mary Fulton(32) , Kate Green and Charley went. Richard sent for to see Evalina. I got home in the evening. Found Lizzie Jackson here and Senah Sanders heard that the Greys started for Alexandria today.

Sat. May 12 A beautiful day. Ellen and I went to Bethany to preaching. Not very many there. Mr. Fox out once more. We had hard rain and hail in the evening. Posey and Nannie here all day.

Mon May 13th Another nice day. Court at Wytheville. Mr. Sanders and Posey went . Did not come home. Senah, Nannie, Ellen C and myself home tonight. Raining some.

Tues May 14 A very good ______ day. Too wet to plow. I had the Island plowed. Senah S. sent home today. F.E. Kincannon(31) here for dinner. Posey got home to dinner. Heard that Trigg had another _____. Posey and Nannie went to the ____.No frost on the 14th.

Wed May 15 A very good day. Planted my watermelons. Richard home today to see Anderson. Brenton here for supper.

Thurs May 16 A nice day. The wind ___ cooo. I went to see Mary A. Trigg. Richard and Lizzie(3) there. They went home; I remained all night. Sally ___ there.

Fri May 17th A very good day. I came home this morning and did some gardening.

Sat May 18 A very warm day. All gone to General Muster. I am still gardening. Cou. A.B. Walton here for dinner. No one here but Ellen and myself all night.

Sun. May 19th A warm morning. Ellen and I went to Galena to hear Mr. R Graham. A good congregation. It rained while we were there. My head aching.

Mon. May 20th A cloudy morning. A rain blew in the west. Had showers all day. Planted cucumbers and tomatoes out in the evening.

Tues. May 21st A very cloudy day. Raining some. Richard and Lizzie(3) and Mat all came down to fish. Not a good day. Mr. Sanders reading a letter from Harper's Ferry all the Greys well.

Wed. May 22n Rather cloudy in the morning. Heard that the volunteers from Carroll would be here for dinner. They eat at the other side of the vines(?) Had plenty for them to eat. Mr. Chaffin , Mr. Hare, Mary Bele, Mary A. Thorn(27), and Liz Wood, Mat Sanders, Lizzie Jackson, W. Thom and several others, Richard and family.

Thurs. May 23 A very nice day. The wind rather cool. This is election day. All gone to the Camp. Lizzie(3) and I went over and spent the day with Lizzie Jackson. Mr. Sanders, Richard, Posey (1)(1) went to Wytheville. Brenton and William Peirce(13) had a difficulty. Mr. Cook got 25 majority.

Fri. May 24 A beautiful day. Sister Polly, Mary A. Thorn(27) W. Thonn, Mr. Chaffin, Mary Bell Gilbany here for dinner. Spent a pleasant day. Mr. Sanders (1)came from Wytheville. Heard that Mr. Cook was six hunderd ahead.

Sat. May 25th Another fine day. Richard washed our sheep. Charley and I fishing. He went home. I to Brenton's in the evening.

Sun. May 26th A beautiful day. All went to T. Blains to hear Mr. Haculy(?) preach Mr. Mays funeral. Four persons joined. We went to Brent's for dinner Soon after got news that the six hundered rebels in the mountains about Mr. Gleavers (?). Great many went in pursuit, but all was false. I came home in the evenng.

Mon May 27th A beautiful day but the wind got up very high and blew all day. Thomas and William Jackson went to Wytheville on the way to the war. Mr. Sanders went up to see them off but they did not get off.

Tues May 28th This is brother George Walton's birthday. This day twenty one years was the day of the largest present we have ever had in New River. Posey and Nannie went to Richards.

Wed. May 29th A cold morning but no frost. Cut out some pants. Mr. Sanders got home from Wytheville..

Thurs. May 30. A very nice day. Nannie and I went to Richards with eight pair of pants to get Lizzie(3) to help make. Cou. Caroline and Posey up with us. Posey went to the Judges.

Fri May 31st A very nice day. Still at Richards. Had strawberries and fried chicken for dinner. Got the pants done and went up to Mr. ______ to spend the evening. Came back to Richards and supped and then came home.

Sat June 1st A very nice day. Nannie , Lizzie Jackson and Ellen went to the brick church to preaching. Senah and Stephens Sanders came up to go to preaching.

Sun June 2nd A beautiful day all went to preaching to the brick church. Mr. Stewards and Mr. Miles preached. Rich and Lizzie(3) came home with us and stayed until after supper.

Mon June 3rd. Another good day. Mr. Sanders and Brenton went to Hillsville to court. Posey and Nannie to the Judges.(10) From there to Springs. Senah and Stephen went there Ellen and I to the Brick church to preaching. Mr. Steward Mr. Miles and Mr. Trigg came home with us to dinner. Mary Graham joined the church today.

Tues June 4th Raining this morning. Set out cabbage plants. Richard came down for the mail. Did not get more. Mr. Sanders and Brent came home in the evening.

Wed. June 5th A beautiful day. Planted sunflowers seed in the Island. Planted tomatoes also wrote to Kitty.(6) Heard that a great many of Lincoln's troops coming up the Kanhaway(?) to get possession of the Road. I do not believe it . Lizzie Jckson home until after supper.

Thurs June 6th A very cloudy morning. But cleared off and was very warm. I planted my watermellon, went to the eveing to ______field for strawberrys. Sally, June and Miss Polly Rickey came down and stayed until after supper and had strawberrys for supper.

Fri. June 7th A cloudy morning , but then sun came out very warm. I planted strawberry plants in the Island. Had a shower about twelve. Rain at night. Some rain and a great deal of thunder. Heard that there was to be two cos. of volunteers from Carroll in tomorrow. Have to give them their dinner.

Sat. June 8th A foggy morning. Rich(2) came down for the mail. Lizzie(3) and the children came before dinner fo bring dinner for the volunteers. There were two companies and several come this far with them. Had plenty of dinner for them.

Sunday June 9th A beautiful day. Mr. Sanders Posey, Nannie and I went to Galena and heard Mr. Wheeler preach two good sermons.

Mon June 10 A very warm day. Court in Wytheville. Mr. Sanders and Posey went. Nannie and I went to see valienta(?). Got strawberrys. Came home and dined with three vounteeers. Ellen had fed 15. Six to brother R. Raper.

Tues June 11 A sunny warm day. Nannie and I spent the day with Mrs. Chaffin,.Miss, Graham, and Miss M. M. Campbell there. I Spent a beautiful day. Plenty of strawberrys. Posey came home.

Wed. June 12th Another beautiful day. Nannie and I gathered strawberrys in the meadow. Mr. Sanders got home at eleven oclock at night.

Thurs June 13 A very pleasant morning. Posey, Nannie and I went to Wytheveille to hear Mr. Wheeler preach a sermon on the state of the country. A very good sermon, but rather short. This day was set apart by our Southern Presidentas past(?) day. Went to see the volunteers.

Fri June 14th Another beautiful day in Wytheville. Saw a flag presented to Miss Buckhaven to the Smyth Caualding(?) from the Smythe lady. Mrs. Pres Shippy received it and _____to her there. We went to the Depot to see some troops. I suppose two thousand. I started home about six oclock got to Richards at eight and stayed all night.

Sat. June 15th Another warm day. We got home. Mr. Sanders (1)gone to Wytheville. Richard came home with us and was taken sick. Evalina, Geo and Cooly all got the fever. Posey and Nannie went to the Judge's(1). Mr. Sanders got home tonight. Had new potatoes for dinner.

Sun.June 16 A beautiful day. No one home for dinner, but Ellen, Mr. Sanders (1)and myself after dinner. Mr. Kochler, Brenton, Posey and Nannie came to the darkies very sick.

Mon. June 17th Another fine day. The darkies very sick. Mr. Sanders (1)went to Wytheville. Richard complaining he and Lizzie (3)came down in the buggy.

Tues June 18th Lizzie Jackson came home from Wytheville sick. It was today that Richard and Lizzie(3) came down. A sunny, warm day.

Wed. June 19th Still(?) very day. Rich (2)and Lizzie(3) here. The darkies very sick.

Thurs une 20th ___ day and warm. Richard and Lizzie(3) here. Mr. Sanders (1)came home. Brought 15 suits to make from Greys the darkies very sick.

Fri. June 21 Susan Crafford, Lizzie(3) Craffor, Evalina Sanders all here helping to sew. Sallly Sanders.

Sat. June 22nd A very warm day. Still busy sewing. Susan went up to help Sister Polly. Sent her four suits to make. Richard and Lizzie(3) went home. Ellen to her brothers. Susan and Evaline to the camp. Lizzie(3) to see Lizzie Jackson

Sun. June 23 A beautiful day. Preaching at T. Blairs. Mr. Hawley and Snow could not go. The darkies still very sick. Nancy, Mandie and Baily taken. Richard and Brenton home to see them. Posey and Evalina went to preaching.

Mon. June 24 Richard and Lizzie(3) came down. Rich to see the darkies. Lizzie(3) to help make the uniforms. Mat and Mary Sanders, the two Miss Allisons, Sally Jane Logan Crafford and Emaline mack helping.

Tues. June 25th Lizzie(3) and Susan Crawford and Elmina Sanders here helping. We got done and packed up. Cut out the flagg. The darkies very sick. Ellen came home. This morning Richard and Posey went to Wytheville. Mr. Stewards co. organized today.

Wed. June 26th Lizzie(3) Sanders and Susan making the Flagg. Mr. Sanders went to Wytheveille and carried the unniforms. Richard and Lizzie(3) went home late this evening.