January, Saturday 2, 1864
Bettie and Uncle Elum went in town this morning horse-back. I sent $50. to Mr. Armstrong to get Eddie’s suite of clothes and other articles which he needs. Poor Soldiers, this bitter cold weather I wish I had money to buy every thing they need—
Lieut. Spotswood went with two of Henderson’s Scouts over Nonconnah to Mr. Deadrick’s to get them to bring him every thing he needs out—they promised to do so. It has been sleeting all day—three of the Bluff City’s called this evening, got their dinner, warmed and went on over Nonconnah. Cousin Frazor came this evening, and we have a house full—they are all Rebels, and we always have room for them if a hundred would come. All we can do is to sit round the fire, laugh, talk and try to keep warm. Bettie and Uncle Elum have not returned yet. I feel very uneasy, as she is to smuggle Eddie’s clothes. Tate is out of humor, Eddie is troubled, but I think it will all be right—yet suspense is terrible—