Monday, March 12th, 1866

To day I am still in Galveston and at the Washington Hotel. The Str. Indian No. 2 arrived from Liberty with Capt. John W. Redmond on board as a passenger who left my house yesterday. I received a letter from the little woman [Margaret Hall Stewart nee Sharp] ordering some other things and in consequence of which I had to turn out and purchase them. I drove out on the beach with Dr. Stanwood. My cough is much improved. Weather variable & cool.

Sunday, March 11th, 1866

To day I am still in Galveston and after paying my bill at the Crawford house 24$ for 6 days very indifferent board, I moved my quarters to the Washington Hotel where I found much better accommodations for the same price of board. Dr. Stanwood & I drove out to the beach & spent a pleasant afternoon. My cough is now much improved. Weather clear and pleasant.

Saturday, March 10th, 1866

To day I am still at the Crawford house in Galveston. I have entirely finished purchasing what things I need for home. My Cough is much improved. I drove out to the beach with Dr. Stanwood and spent a pleasant time. Weather clear and very pleasant.

Friday, March 9th, 1866

To day I am still at the Crawford house in Galveston. I got all my purchases ready to ship by first steamer to Liberty. L.E. Downes is at work purchasing for the Crockett market and I wrote by him to Sam* H. Sharp in relation to my up Country [Houston County] business. Dr. Stanwood & I drove out on the beach and spent a pleasant afternoon. Weather clear and pleasant.

*This Sam is a 2nd great-grandpa to the Keeper of this family history blog.

Thursday, March 8th, 1866

To day I am still at the Crawford house in Galveston. My Cough is a little better. I purchased all the articles for which I had orders. In the evening I accompanied Dr. Stanwood in a beach drive & spent a pleasant afternoon. L.E. Downes arrived in Galveston direct from Crockett and put up with me at the Crawford house. Weather clear and pleasant.

Wednesday, March 7th, 1866

To day I am still at the Crawford house in Galveston. My Cough is a little better. I drove out to the beach in company with Charley Lund and spent a very pleasant day. Capt. J.H. Wootters called around to see me and spent the evening. Weather clear.

Tuesday, March 6th, 1866

To day I am still at the Crawford house in Galveston. My Cough is a little better. I drove around the City in Company with Dr. Stanwood. I purchased a few articles to go forward by the Str. Indian No. 2 to the little woman [Margaret Hall Stewart nee Sharp]. I also purchased 2 pair fine gold spectacles, one pair for myself and the other pair for the little woman. Weather variable and cool.