July, Saturday 9, 1864
Not much sleep did any of our room have last night—I did not close my eyes, the rest for only a few moments, between the flees and the bed bugs I spent a miserable night. Hal and I dressed long before day. Maj. Rambeaut, Capt. Mason & John came for us to go over for breakfast—we had a delightful Cup of Coffee, enjoyed our friends for a little while, then hurried on to the train. Met Mrs. Forrest, the Gen. and her two companions Miss Montgomery & Miss Grant. We did not get off for some time, Gen. Forrest had a fight with the Conductor before he would get off. Our trip was tedious, disagreeable and warm, the Children suffered with heat very much. Arrived in Columbus at 4 o’clock, stoped at City Hotel. Hal and I have a very pleasant room. Therese Blennerhassett came over and spent the evening with me. I was delighted to see her, oh! how many bright and happy recollections her presence recalls, yet alas, my poor weary heart, how sadly has life changed. Lt. Anderson came to see me this evening, brot the sad news of Lt. Lightner’s death, also of Lee Elliotts being wounded, he is a Missourian.