May, Monday 2, 1864
Very cold and disagreeable—had to keep large fires to keep warm. No Yankees have been out today—the lines are still closed, Nannie and Joanna have not got home yet. Cousin Frazor, John and Mr. Wormely got here from Dixie today—everything is cheering from below. Gen. Price has demolished Stith’s entire army, capturing all of his Artillery, Wagon train and demoralizing his entire command. We have not heard from Forrest yet, but our faith in him is implicit, he will be successful. Oh! I think the bright day for Dixie is dawning. God is just, our prayers are answered, oh! let us be humble, and pray constantly in our success, thy will, not ours, be done. I made Laura a dress today—Sallie Hildebrand & Mary Robinson came down and spent the evening—Mr. Wormely went on over to Mr. Holmes—the Hildebrands all got off safe last night , everything has been unusually quiet in the neighborhood today—I did not stay in the Parlor very late. Bettie & Laura both buisy sewing.