May, Wednesday 18, 1864
When, oh! when will this wickedness and strife end—my heart how sadly, and how sorely, it has been tried. God have mercy and keep it pure, through all temptations—bless poor Miss Em, be with her in this affliction, guide dear Nannie in the right path—I pray that it may be all right—thy will, and I am content—Col. Perkins came this morning, Nannie had not decided to stay when he was here. Mr. Nelson took dinner with us, on his way to Dixie. Mr. & Mrs. Lake came down here to meet him, missed him only a few moments. Mr. Crawford came this evening. Miss Em sent a note to Col. Perkins by him. Mr. Huchins was here also—with all the arrivals of persons and newspapers, no reliable news. My dear redeemer I pray, oh! I humbly beseech thee to bless our brave little bands in Va. and Ga—crown them victory, oh! give thy blessing to our dear Sunny land. Give us peace, then will we praise thy great and glorious reighn , through all eternity.