[March] 20
Mr Grimball wondered at my enjoyment of the old letters, and says he does not like to hear them read, although he did not know any of the people. I say, for that very reason I enjoy “them”, they are no longer here but I rejoice that such charming, elegant people belonged to me, & their memory & their lives, delight me. My Grandmother I loved, and she more than returned the affection. Aunt Caroline we also knew. Aunt Charlotte, Aunt Harriet, Uncle Wilcocks, Miss Mease, Mr Vaughn, Mr Short, my Great Grandmother, Aunt Deas, Aunt George, Aunt Balfour, the Smiths. Incidents in the letters bring them all to me again.—
Elizabeth returned from Chicasee with Arnoldus who remained with us until Monday, and then went on to the City. He dined at Papas on Saturday. In the afternoon we had an early tea, Mrs Barnwell, Ann, & Emma Manigault were here, and it was pleasant. Elizabeth had a nice time at Chickasee.—They all dined with Charlotte on Monday.—We have had snow.—
John is now Lieutenant on board the “Lady Davis”, the first war vessel of the State.