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.
Showing posts with label Stovall. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Stovall. Show all posts
Sunday, October 9, 2011
Wednesday, October 9th, 1861
To day I went home with Dr. Stanwood and partook of a fine oyster dinner after which we had some excellent Piano music performed by Miss Stanwood. Hands are now working briskly on my new house. The Steamer Ruthven left for Galveston with the residue of Capt. Stovall's company. weather clear and pleasant.
Sunday, October 2, 2011
Wednesday, October 2nd, 1861
To day Sam Sharp and his wife left in my buggy for the Mill [in Houston County] and to remain some time with his Mother [Mahala]. James Wrigley and Capt. Stovall's company left on the Steamer Ruthven for Galveston. I am still quite sick. But little business doing. weather changeable & very warm. [Sam Sharp and his wife, Nellie, are 2nd great-grandparents to the Keeper of this blog . . . Sam's Mother is Mahala, and my 3rd great-grandma]
Saturday, October 1, 2011
Tuesday, October 1st, 1861
To day I am still quite sick. Capt. Stovall with his Company arrived from Jasper County in route for Galveston to join the army. They made their head quarters in the Ware house awaiting the arrival of the Steamer ? to proceed on their journey. But little business doing. weather clear & warm.
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