To day the little woman and I with the children went in the buggy to the bluff and spent the day with Capt. Stubblefield & wife. we returned to Father's in the evening. weather clear & hot.
Thus closes my notes for the month of December and also for the year just passed and gone and now numbered with the things that were. Whether the Almighty will spare me to chronicle the daily events of the incoming year is more than I know but trusting in Him I shall enter upon the pleasing task, which is useful as a reference and may be profitable to those who have an interest in me.
Saturday, September 3, 2011
Tuesday, September 3rd, 1861
Friday, September 2, 2011
Monday, September 2nd, 1861
To day I went fishing with poor luck or rather with fisherman's luck. Father killed a beef and I enjoyed a nice fresh steak with no little gusto. weather changeable and very hot.
Thursday, September 1, 2011
Sunday, September 1st, 1861
To day John Harwell came down from the mill and I went fishing with fine success having caught a nice mess of perch. In the evening Harwell returned to the mill. weather changeable and very hot.
Wednesday, August 31, 2011
Saturday, August 31st, 1861
To day I felt some better and went up to the mill. John Harwell & Father [Joshua James Hall] went to Crockett. Mrs. Bird spent the day at Fathers and in the evening James McDonald* & Charley Hall came out to spend the night. weather cloudy with occasional showers & very hot.
*Nephew of Mahala. He was killed in Arkansas during the war between the states.
Tuesday, August 30, 2011
Friday, August 30th, 1861
To day Billy Stewart returned to Crockett. Mr. Leaverton came down and he & Father went to the bluff. I am still quite sick. weather clear & exceedingly hot.
Monday, August 29, 2011
Thursday, August 29th, 1861
To day I feel a little better and went fishing with Billy Stewart but in consequence of my becoming quite sick was compelled to return to the house. In the evening Father & Billy Stewart went to the bluff but they returned at night. weather clear & hot.
Sunday, August 28, 2011
Wednesday, August 28th, 1861
To day I am still sick and taken with a severe neuralgic attack. Wm. A. Stewart came out from Crockett to see me and remained at Father's all night. weather clear & very hot.
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