May, Thursday 26, 1864
Miss Em was almost dressed when I awoke this morning. I was very much distressed to see her leave, in rememberance of the wickedness which filled my heart a day or two ago—I have entirely forgiven, and all unpleasant feelings have passed away. Poor Miss Em, she was the picture of dispair—did not get to see Dashiell, and little Emie, oh! ’tis hard for horrid politics to interfere with social feelings—They all left quite early for Memphis. Joanna and Robert got back safe—did not bring me anything I sent for—I am very much disapointed—but must think of some other way—Capt. Farrell arrived this evening—left Tupelo on yesterday morning—all the boys were well, most of the Batalion had gone to Alabama, Eddie was among the number—News is all we could wish for—by the grace of God Lee is still victorious. God bless our Armys , my dear Father and Brothers—Yankees gone to Hernando on a raide—have mercy and make me a better and more useful woman—