April, Saturday 16, 1864
Another day of excitement—about 30 Yanks passed early this morning, only six came in for their breakfast, they did not feed their horses—they behaved very well, and seemed to be gentlemen, in fact we so seldom see gentlemen among the Yankees that we can appreciate them when they are met with. While the squad with us were sitting on the porch, the squad which went to Mr. Hildebrand’s passed with two of his horses, which they were takeing to Memphis. Anna Nelson came down this morning, the Chicago Times of 12th. has a good letter in it from X—Forrest has left Fort Pillow, having accomplished all he went for—we have not heard where he is or what his movements are, yet are perfectly satisfied that we will have good news from him in a day or two.
Margaret and baby both doing well, she says I may name it, so I have named her “Dixie.” Mr. Rodgers came over this evening. Hal was down today but did not come to see us. We have no news of importance today, I have had a great deal of trouble with my Goslins. Sewed some little, yet feel that I have spent the day with little profit to myself, or anyone else,—beat Tate playing Chess tonight—my little room as usual, my Lamp all right again.