March, Friday 25, 1864
As usual late, and breakfast in my room, found Nannie, Jim & Mr. Pugh having a nice time in the Parlor—have not done any work scarcely, only hem’d Eddie two handkerchiefs—Mr. Pugh and I had a game of drafts—I beat him the best three in five. Helen & Joanna went over to Mr. Armstrong’s, did not hear any late news, Mr. Harbut came this evening, he had no news, no curior up for several days—heard from Mr. McMahon, in 2d. Mo Cav, he is very sick, and can’t tell when he will come for his cloth and boots. Mr. Matthews, a soldier from Jackson Cavalry is staying with us tonight, Mr. Harbut stayed too, and we have spent a very pleasant evening. Jim & Boss Pugh the life of the party. Father was very lenient with us tonight, let us sit up until 11 o’clock—we Rebels are having a gay time, although the Yankee Camp is only three miles off. God bless our servants, for they are certainly very faithful. Laura is sitting in a chair now, fast asleep—Bettie did not wait to say her lesson. Beulah and Tippie Dora both sleep—here I sit, solitary and alone—my mind giving birth to a thousand thoughts yet none mature. God bless my Brothers, and oh! make me a better and more useful woman—