April, Wednesday 6, 1864
Laura awakened me this morning with the news that Beulah was at my door—oh! it seems there is always something to trouble me. Father allowed her to be chained, and so far has not killed her. We were very much surprised this morning by the arrival of five of Forrest’s men—Eddie & Elb leading the advance, while Capt. Jim Barber, Capt. Farrell & Mr. John Kirk brought up the rear—oh! I was so happy, we have spent a delightful day, have taken it time about standing Picket, with the horses hid in the woods—Geo. Anderson came running up, had just had a nice race with the Yankees—in a little while Joanna & Nannie came from town with the news the Yanks were camping on Horn Lake creek tonight, having heard Forrest had a good many of his men in here on leave—they will have to be right smart if they get our five, with the assistance of Edmondson’s battery for Pickets—We all sat up very late, I left them in the Parlor—tis so much happiness to see so many of our Rebel friends—oh! I am happy, yet miserable, my heart is never free from pain, have mercy upon me, oh! my savior, guide and give me happiness—