May, Sunday 8, 1864
I had a nice time sleeping late this morning, and Laura had a nice, Breakfast to tempt my apetite when awakened—the Detective and his lady friend had left before I got in the Parlor. John and Cousin Frazor kept in the dark all morning, though every was quiet, we have not heard what the raide was for which passed down Hernando road yesterday, they staid in Hernando last night. Old Mr. Hildebrand came down after dinner, though we have not heard a word of news today—in fact it will be almost a nonentity in the pages of my sad and weary life. I have read in my Bible mostly—went to sleep after dinner, and did not wake up until late in the evening—all went to walk except myself. Anna Nelson and Mrs. Lewis came here for some Soldier clothes, but they had not been left here. I did not stay in the house late, Bettie and Laura gave me a great deal of trouble about their lessons tonight—all quiet now, Bettie gone home. Laura and the Goslins both fast asleep—I trust sleep will soon relieve my weary brain—