To day I busy with the boys in the ware house braking out freight. I left Liberty on the Steamer Ruthven for Galveston. we had a pleasant run down the river and across the bay. Mrs. Trowell went down with me and of course I had to take especial care of her and see her safely home. weather clear & very hot. Ther. 98°.
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, July 28, 2012
Monday, July 28th, 1862
Friday, July 27, 2012
Sunday, July 27th, 1862
To day the Steamer Ruthven arrived from Galveston. I remained at home pretty much all day writing. Bob got me out 33 cypress posts for my fence. weather changeable & hot. Ther. 95°.
Thursday, July 26, 2012
Saturday, July 26th, 1862
To day I am engaged in the office. The boys Bill & Bob are at work at Mr. Wm. Meyer's house. weather changeable with occasional showers of rain in the morning & very clear & hot in the evening. Ther. 96°.
Wednesday, July 25, 2012
Friday, July 25th, 1862
To day the Steamer Ruthven arrived from Galveston, but in consequence of the low stage of the water in the river she was compelled to land at the lower landing. I am busy with Charley & Bob weighing cotton and in attending to the ware house. Bill is at work at Mr. Meyer's house & Bob also worked there in the evening. Sam Sharp & Charley Lund are attending in the office. weather clear & hot. Ther: 98°.
Tuesday, July 24, 2012
Thursday, July 24th, 1862
To day Charley Lund and I at the request of Mrs. Wrigley examined the papers belonging to deaf Smith and among them we found his last will & testament by which he bequeathed every thing he had to Mrs. James Wrigley. I am engaged in the office. Capt. Bolling left on the cars for Houston. The boys Bill & Bob are still at work for Mr. Meyers on his house. weather clear & hot. Ther: 98°.
Monday, July 23, 2012
Wednesday, July 23rd, 1862
To day I am engaged in the office, granting permits. By the cars from Houston Mrs. James Wrigley & little John, Capt. Bolling & his wife, Mrs. Trowell and Miss Eugenia Stanwood returned home from their protracted visit to Camp Waul. The boys Bill & Bob commenced to work for Mr. Wm. Meyers on his house. weather changeable & hot. Ther: 98°.
Sunday, July 22, 2012
Tuesday, July 22nd, 1862
To day I rode my horse Rat down the river in company with Clay Stone to the residence of Dick Cole where I remained for dinner and spent a very agreeable time. The remains of old deaf Smith was buried with masonic honors. The boys were engaged all day in digging the grave for the old man, and in assisting at his burial. weather very hot. Ther. 99°.
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