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, June 20, 2015
Tuesday, June 20th, 1865
To day I wrote a letter to W.P. Leaverton at Crockett and enclosed one in it for my little woman [Margaret Hall Stewart nee Sharp], urging her speedy departure from the mill to join me here. I am still at Booths. Weather clear & hot. Ther: 90°.
Friday, June 19, 2015
Monday, June 19th, 1865
To day will complete one month that I have been boarding with John Booth. Nothing as yet from home [Houston County]. Weather variable. Ther: 90°.
Thursday, June 18, 2015
Sunday, June 18th, 1865
To day I am still at Booths waiting as patiently as possible under the circumstances. Nothing yet from home [Houston County] however. Weather cloudy with occasional showers of rain. Ther: 85°.
Wednesday, June 17, 2015
Saturday, June 17th, 1865
To day I remained at Booths where I am still staying. Nothing yet from my little woman [Margaret Hall Stewart nee Sharp]. Time is dragging very heavy. Weather cloudy and warm with occasional showers of rain. Ther: 80°.
Tuesday, June 16, 2015
Friday, June 16th, 1865
To day I am still at Booths. Capt. Harrison & I rode down to horse shoe lake fishing we had pretty fair luck. Nothing yet from home [Houston County]. Weather variable with a light shower of rain. Ther: 86°.
Monday, June 15, 2015
Thursday, June 15th, 1865
To day I am still at Booths. Capt. Harrison and I went out black berry picking. we had splendid success. Nothing further from home [Houston County], though I am daily expecting the arrival of my family. Weather variable & warm. Ther: 85°.
Sunday, June 14, 2015
Wednesday, June 14th, 1865
To day I am still at Booths, and about as gloomy no man ever became. I have been so long from home [Houston County] that in reality I am becoming home sick, and my prayer is for the safe arrival of my family. Weather changeable & warm. Ther: 84°.
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