Diaries and Letters of Belle Edmondson
    

…we are in constant dread of another raide from the Yankees

June, Thursday 2, 1864

I slept late this morning. Laura brought me a cup of Coffee to my room, which I enjoyed. We had a very quiet day, after the great excitement of the two days just passed—very cloudy & showery. I have made me a nice traveling sun-bonnet, and began my white swiss waiste—did not get very much done to it. Not one word from Hal yet, think very strange, as she was almost sure of coming yesterday morning. Joanna will go over tomorrow to see what is to pay—Anna Bradinaz came over this evening for Miss Tollison to see when we were going. Sallie Hildebrand came to get me to take her Brothers, in Jackson’s Cavalry, some things. Mr. Wilson and Mr. Rutland were here this morning, no late news, did not come in the house, as we are in constant dread of another raide from the Yankees—Aunt Patsy, Father, Joanna, Sister Mary and I spent the eve together discussing passing events of our household—Frank and Sallie retired early—now Laura, Tippie Dora and I all alone—

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