April, Thursday 28, 1864
Maj. Crump left for the bushes early this morning, did not return until the rain began, he sat in my room until supper was ready, Helen, Tate and Nannie have all been out here all evening buisy sewing on Maj. C shirts. I finished mine before the storm came up. Mr. Wesson came after Mr. Wallace’s things, he has not left yet, will start in the morning—
Seven Yankees and a cotton buyer came today just after dinner—did not harm anything, only wanted some milk, and to know the way to the plank road—we were very fortunate once again—they did not even come in the house. We have not heard a word of news today—all spent the evening together in the Parlor, Music &c. I beat Maj. Crump at Chess. Father & Mr. Wesson retired early. I sat up right late, trying to get Mary to sleep, succeeded at last, left Nannie, Helen and Maj. Crump in Parlor, found Laura sleep in the chair with her work in her lap—Tip had not arrived—the Goslins taking their lunch—and I, poor miserable being, praying for strength, and patience, for thy will, oh! Lord—Tate had a letter from Eddie & Capt. Barber—