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 20, 2014
Tuesday, September 20th, 1864
To day the boys are still at work pulling corn and hauled one load in. Roberta [Roberta Downes Halyard nee Hall] is still here. The little woman [Margaret Hall Stewart nee Sharp] rode down to Mother's [Mahala Sharp Hall nee Roberts] in the wagon after some thread to weave surcingles. I am engaged working around the house. Hicks ground 2 bushels of corn. Weather variable and warm. Ther: 84°.
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THE CROCKETT QUID NUNC
ReplyDeletePublished by J.H. and J.R. Burnett
Volume 2, Number 4
September 20, 1864
THE CEMETERY
We notice that our town cemetery is going to destruction very fast. The gates and paling in several places are torn down and cows and hogs are constantly inside the enclosure. If we have no authorities to attend to this matter, we suggest that funds be raised by subscription for the purpose of putting the cemetery in proper order.
BOX IN NEW COMPANY
Marion Box, son of Reverend S. Box, has joined Captain Arrington's company after first joining Capt. Black's company when he was under eighteen years of age.