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Saturday, June 16, 2012

Monday, June 16th, 1862

To day I am busy in the office. Capt. James Wrigley left on the cars for Camp Waul. The little wagon is still under repair & detains my folks from starting on their trip up the Country [to Houston County]. Bill at work on the fence. weather clear & hot. Ther: 96°.

Friday, June 15, 2012

Sunday, June 15th, 1862

To day I purchased of Mr. Gale the fine sorrel gelding known as Jack McKim's Rob. for which I paid 300$. weather clear & hot. Ther: 95°.

Thursday, June 14, 2012

Saturday, June 14th, 1862

To day I am engaged in my office. Sam Sharp still working in the Ware house. The boys are at work hauling salt for Mr. De Blanc. I purchased a horse "Rat" from Mr. Pounds for which I paid him $150. My folks are anxious to start up the Country, being ready. weather clear & hot. Ther: 93°.

Wednesday, June 13, 2012

Friday, June 13th, 1862

To day I am busy in my office. Sam Sharp is engaged at the Ware house. The boys are busy hauling freight. Capt. James Wrigley and Charley Lund arrived home on the cars from Houston. The little woman & Nellie finished packing their trunks, and are now ready to start on their trip up the Country [to Houston County] as soon as I can have my little wagon & buggy repaired. weather clear & hot. Ther: 92°.

Tuesday, June 12, 2012

Thursday, June 12th, 1862


To day I am busy in my office Conscripting & granting permits. Sam* Sharp & the boys are still at work in the Ware house. The little woman [Margaret Hall Stewart nee Sharp] & Nellie* [Mary Alexandrien Sharp nee Lemaire] still busy packing trunks. weather clear & very hot. Ther: 92°.


*Sam and Nellie are 2nd great-grandparents to the Keeper of this family history blog. Margaret is Sam's sister, and is step-sister as well as wife to JMH.



Monday, June 11, 2012

Wednesday, June 11th, 1862

To day I am busy in my office granting permits. Sam Sharp with the boys are busily engaged at the Ware house. The little woman & Nellie are still busy in getting ready for their trip up the Country [to Houston County]. weather clear & hot. Ther: 91°.

Sunday, June 10, 2012

Tuesday, June 10th, 1862

To day I am busy in the office. Sam Sharp with the boys are busy storing freight in the ware house. The little woman & Nellie are busy fixing up and packing trunks for a trip up the Country [to Houston County]. weather clear & hot. Ther: 92°.