Diaries and Letters of Belle Edmondson
    

Glorious news from the South…

May, Monday 30, 1864

Began the day quite early—drew off the pattern on Nannie’s dress first thing—Tate asked me to fix the Machine, she sewed for me while I did it—Father went over to Mr. Farrers to see Mr. Hodge, and try to trade for his Spring wagon—he asked so much for it, I hope Father will not get it. I and Peter went over Nonconnah to try and get one from some place, failed three times, when Joe, Mrs. Clayton’s gardener told me of a Mr. Smith who had one. Dink and I went over to Mr. S. we soon made a trade—only $75.00 for the wagon, tied the buggy behind, started for home again—stoped at Mrs. Duke (Seymour) saw her and Hal—no news—had a rough and troublesome trip home. Arrived safe, Father likes the wagon very much—so I am all ready for Dixie, don’t know what day Hal will be here. Laura finished my dress and hemed three handkerchiefs—I don’t know what I would do without Laura—

Glorious news from the South, we have been successful in all battles—Lee whipped Grant, Johnson & Sherman—and Forrest old Dutch—Bless my dear Father and Brothers, take care of, and guide Laura—

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