Wednesday, July 11th, 1866

To day we left Pipkin's place, and after a hard and boisterous run, we succeeded in reaching the mouth of the [Trinity] river, a distance of 12 miles, where we came to Anchor for the night, and had magnificient exercise fighting mosquitoes the whole night. Weather cloudy and warm with rain throughout the day. Ther : 86°.

Tuesday, July 10th, 1866

To day after bidding all the loved ones at home good bye, I left Liberty on the steamer Royal Arch in route for Galveston. we run down as far as walnut bluff and there got aground where we remained two hours. after getting off we run down to Pipkins place and there tied up for the night. Weather cloudy and hot with occasional showers of rain. Ther: 88°.

Monday, July 9th, 1866

To day I am very busy at the warehouse discharging the Steamer Royal Arch and in making out freight bills. Clay Stone's little daughter Lena was buried. There was 3 deaths in town from small pox. Weather variable & hot with occasional showers of rain. Ther : 90°.

Sunday, July 8th, 1866

To day I remained at home reading. Henry C. Stone's little daughter Lena Stone died very suddenly with congestion of the brain. The Steamer Royal Arch arrived from Galveston. Weather clear & hot. Ther: 93°.

Tuesday, July 3rd, 1866

To day I am at work at the warehouse. The steamer Royal Arch left for Galveston. Pet [Florence Mahala Hall] had another fever. Hicks still hauling lumber from the flat boats. Col. Wrigley and the hands are at work on the wagon shop. Weather variable and hot with a light rain in the evening. Ther : 86°

Monday, July 2nd, 1866

To day I am very busy at the Ware house unloading and loading the Royal Arch and several wagons. Roberta [Downes Halyard nee Hall] is much better. Jimmy [James Wrigley Hall] & Pet [Florence Mahala Hall] had another fever. Hicks is engaged hauling freight & lumber from the flat boats. Weather variable and cool with a hard rain. Ther : 80°.

Sunday, July 1st, 1866

To day I remained at home writing up this journal. Roberta [Downes Halyard nee Hall], Jimmy [James Wrigley Hall] and Pet [Florence Mahala Hall] are all sick with fevers. Fanny having missed the fever. The Str. Royal Arch arrived from Galveston. Weather variable and warm. Ther : 82°

Monday, June 25th, 1866

To day I worked at the warehouse until dinner, loading and making out freight bills for the Str. Royal Arch, in order that she may leave for Galveston, which she done in the evening. I drove up town and attended the election for State and County officers. I also attended a session of the City council. I am still suffering with Cough and the itch. Roberta [Downes Halyard nee Hall] had a fever, which lasted nearly all day. Weather clear and hot. Ther : 90°.

Sunday, June 24th, 1866

To day I remained at home writing up this journal. The Str. Royal Arch arrived from Galveston. Capt. Dawson is some better. My cough still severe. Weather clear & hot. Ther : 90°.

Wednesday, June 20th, 1866

To day I am at work at the warehouse. Col. Wrigley and the hands are still at work on the shop. Steve's team run away and litterly smashed Col. Wrigley's wagon. Hicks had to run my wagon and team in place of Col. Wrigley's, hauling lumber from the cars. The Str. Royal Arch left for Galveston. Weather clear & hot. Ther : 88°.

Tuesday, June 19th, 1866

To day I am at work at the warehouse. The Str. Royal Arch arrived from Galveston with considerable freight on board. Col. Wrigley with the hands are at work completing the black smith shop. I am still suffering with my afflictions. Weather variable & hot: Ther: 84°

Tuesday, June 12th, 1866

To day I am at work at the warehouse. The Str. Royal Arch left for Galveston with Mrs. John Wrigley on board. Montgomery & Hicks are at work in the potato patch. I am still afflicted with itch and the cough which does not improve any. Weather variable and hot : Ther : 90°

Monday, June 11th, 1866

To day I am at work at the warehouse. Hicks & Steve are engaged hauling shingles from the [rail]cars. The Str. Royal Arch arrived from Galveston and by her I received a barrel of ice to cool the parched tongue. Ed. Jones took dinner with me. My Cough & itch is but little if any better. Weather variable and hot : Ther : 88°.

Wednesday, June 6th, 1866

To day Col. Wrigley, Mrs. Wrigley, Lelea, the babe & servant all left on the Str. Royal Arch in route for Galveston. I worked all the forenoon at the warehouse. In the evening I was confined at home with the fever, in addition to all my other ailments. Hicks hauled all day for Capt. Dawson. The little woman [Margaret Hall Stewart nee Sharp] is still cooking and has been doing her own house work since the 1st inst. Weather cloudy & hot: Ther : 96°.

Tuesday, June 5th, 1866

To day I am at work at the warehouse. The Str. Royal Arch arrived from Galveston, with considerable freight on board. Mr. Bolling consigned to us 330 sacks of corn for sale. I am still suffering with cough and the itch. Weather variable and hot. Ther : 88°.

Tuesday, May 29th, 1866

To day I am at work at the warehouse. Col. Wrigley commenced building a shed to the warehouse. The Steamer Royal Arch left for Galveston, with Capt. John W. Redmond on board, who leaves to visit New Orleans. Capt. Dawson left on the [rail]cars for Houston. Jimmy [James Wrigley Hall] & I are still suffering with the itch. Weather cloudy and cold, with sprinkling showers of rain.

Monday, May 28th, 1866

To day I worked at the warehouse. The steamer Royal Arch arrived from Galveston and by her I got my buggy cushions and 5 Gals. Kerosene oil. Capt. John Redmond is still with me. Jimmy [James Wrigley Hall] & I are still afflicted with itch. Weather variable and warm. a norther came out at night rendering it quite cold.

Wednesday, May 23rd, 1866

To day the steamer Royal Arch left for Galveston. I worked at the warehouse all the forenoon and drove up town in the evening. Capt. Redmond came home and is still here. I am still suffering with the itch. Weather variable and warm with a light sprinkling rain.

Tuesday, May 22nd, 1866

To day the steamer Royal Arch arrived from Galveston, with a little freight on board. I worked at the warehouse. Capt. John W. Redmond came home having got in a drunken spree, lost his horse, saddle, blanket and coat and remained in the prairie all night. Hicks is engaged in hauling freight. He carried two chairs and the centre table to the shop for repairs. He brought home the curtain frames for the windows. Weather clear and pleasant.

Wednesday, May 16th, 1866

To day I am at work at the warehouse. The Steamer Royal Arch left for Galveston. Capt. John W. Redmond is still here and engaged in painting the second coat of paint on the house. Hicks is engaged hauling wood. Jimmy [James Wrigley Hall] & I are still suffering with the itch. Weather variable & cool.