September, Saturday 3, 1864
Oh misery how warm it has been—heard this morning at the breakfast Table Gen’l Chalmers with his command would be at West Point today, and have watched eagerly to hear news from home, as Maj. Crump is with him, but alas have been sadly disapointed. I am very sad never to hear one word, it does seem they might find some way to send me word—Lou and I with Lizzie’s assistance finished Lou’s dress, and it fits really nice, and I am thankful.
Mrs. McGavrock and Mrs. Hamilton called this morning. We all had a delightful bath, after the scorching heat. Lou and I beat Mrs. Reynolds & Mary Lou badly at Cards. Mr. Chambers sent the Ladies two latest novels, in which we all expect a great treat—Joseph 2d Court—Ladie Audlie’s Secret—