May, Wednesday 11, 1864
Tate and Joanna went to Memphis this morning—what a mistake—on yesterday they went in, did not return until this evening. Joanna and Miss Em, and little Emie all came, oh! I was so delighted to see Mrs. Perkins—Nannie came out very early, started to go to Germantown, for John a horse, too late. Poor Cousin Mat and little Frazor had to return with Mrs. S. to M.—No news from Mr. Harbut yet—he is always very prompt, we think it very strange he did not return. We all spent the evening in the Parlor. Mrs. Tom Nelson came this evening—bro’t intelligence of Poor Mr. Facklen’s death—he killed himself drinking, died with Mania potin I do pity his Wife, and poor little children—and such a horrible death—no late news from either side—Miss Em and I talked nearly all night—