April, Tuesday 5, 1864
I was awakened at daylight by a servant with a note from Miss Hudson who has succeeded in getting all she wants out of Memphis, and promised to take the things I had for Mrs. Hudson to her. I regreted not having all the things through the lines, but sent what I had—Although awakened, I did not think it too late to take a nice little nap—which thanks to Laura lasted until 10 o’clock. Breakfast I have no taste for, yet as Laura brought it to my room, I tried to treat it with politeness—
Nannie, Helen and Father were all gone to the funeral of Mrs. Barton’s little girl. I spent the remainder of the morning alone, met all at dinner, no deffinite news, some say Forrest has returned, I think though tis only prisoners sent through—Sewed some today, all together a dull, lonely time. Tip and Laura as usual asleep—I thinking, and wondering when I can be relieved—God be with me, Guide, protect and make me a christian—