April, Monday 18, 1864
Well, I expect our days of peace and quiet are over, another squad of Yanks passed—four stoped here, staid until after dinner, and went on back to Memphis—all of them, except one, seemed to be gentlemen, this one was a black abolitionist, oh! how I heartily despise him—I promised to make a Confederate Flag for one of them, Mr. Greer, and he promised he would not reenlist, so I have spent the evening making one, and will give it next time he comes. We were fortunate in their visit, they only ate their Dinner—Forrest was fighting at Columbus, Ky. on yesterday, no particulars. God grant he was successful, and my Bro. is safe.
I have sewed all day, yet not accomplished much – did not stay in the Parlour long after Tea,—no use in my recording why.
Laura and Bettie are improving very fast, recited a very good lesson tonight. The Goslins are a great deal of trouble, Laura and they are fast asleep on her pallet—
My Mother, oh! my Mother, how long must I leave thee, my heart yearns for thy sympathy, thy advice. Oh! God have mercy on me—No news from my dear Miss Em—oh! hasten her arrival—I shudder for my mind—Oh! my dear, my beautiful Savior, have mercy on me—