Friday, October 13th, 1865

To day I drove my horse and buggy out to Rick's Mill after some meal, and had to go the second time before I could succeed. The little woman [Margaret Hall Stewart nee Sharp] and Mrs. Wrigley drove up town in the buggy and purchased a few articles. Weather clear and cool with a steady and strong wind blowing from the north.

Friday, September 8th, 1865

To day I drove out to Rick's mill after some meal. Mr. Haggard & I drove out to Dr. ? but not finding the Doctor at home we did not tarry long. Ned is still at work in the garden and sewed turnip & raddish seed. Weather changeable with occasional showers of rain, and a hard rain at night, making it a little cool.

Friday, July 28th, 1865

To day I drove out to Rick's mill after some meal, but did not succeed in getting any. Fanny & Jimmy are still sick, but slowly improving. My negro woman Louisa became refractory and I drove her off the premises, she having been freed by the President's proclamation, began to feel her oats too strong, and hence the rupture between us. The little woman is now doing her own house work. Weather changeable and hot. Ther: 94°.

Saturday, July 22nd, 1865

To day Col. Jim Wrigley and I drove out to Rick's Mill and back. I finished pulling all the fodder in the patch. Jimmy is still sick, but better. I got from Col. Jim Wrigley 4 lbs. of star candles. Conny is still sick with fever. Weather variable and hot. Ther: 92°.