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—