March, Wednesday 23, 1864
Tate & I went to Memphis this morning bright and early—stoped at Mrs. Apperson’s first—from there to Cousin Frazor. Tate met me at Mrs. Worsham’s room, we then went up street, walked until three o’clock, attended to all affaires entrusted to our care, ready to leave at half past three—all of the Yankee Cavalry moveing , destination not known—could hear no particulars, think they are going after Forrest, who we think is on his way to Kentucky. The Yankees are evidently on a great fright about something. God grant they may be defeated in all their undertakings. We came through white Pickets—I think we will not try them again—the Negroes are ten times more lenient—We came by Wash Taylor’s, got two hats for soldiers—came through Yankee Camp, if the Lord forgives me I will never do it again. Yankee Soldier drove our horse in Nonconnah for us— seemed to be a gentleman, for which we were very grateful—found Mr. Harbut awaiting our report. Mr. John & Henry Nelson & Mr. Harbut took Tea with us. Jim & Mr. Pugh completed the list for a nice Rebel meeting—brought a great deal through lines this eve—Yankee Pickets took our papers—