Nothing of
any moment having transpired
I have omitted writing for the
last two or three days -- Millie
has been improving since Wednes-
day -- Mr. S. renewed his allegiance
to the U.S.'s last Thursday--
Mrs Lloyd returned last night
I long to see her. Mr Peterkin
had services in his church to-day
the prayer for the president
of the U.S. was offered!
Rained heavily last night -
This is the last entry in Clara Shafer's diary. Perhaps Millie died at this point.
Saturday, May 1, 2010
Monday, April 26, 2010
Friday, April 23, 2010
Tuesday April 25th [1865]
Dr. W. Jr.
called. Mr. C sister & Temple
went to Craighton -- Gen Rip-
ley etc etc left for Manchester
without many regrets --
called. Mr. C sister & Temple
went to Craighton -- Gen Rip-
ley etc etc left for Manchester
without many regrets --
Monday, April 24th [1865]
Mr. S. set up with Millie all night
she seems better Dr. W.J. called
Minnie Lloyd & Dr. Harring
were here this eve -- Weather
still cool. Had a visit from
Mrs Harwood --
she seems better Dr. W.J. called
Minnie Lloyd & Dr. Harring
were here this eve -- Weather
still cool. Had a visit from
Mrs Harwood --
Thursday, April 22, 2010
Sunday April 23rd [1865]
Millie has had quite a se
vere attack to-day Dr Wellford Sr.
came to see her -- ordered a large
blister -- Weather quite cold
again Mr. S & I unfortunately
changed our flannel shirts
vere attack to-day Dr Wellford Sr.
came to see her -- ordered a large
blister -- Weather quite cold
again Mr. S & I unfortunately
changed our flannel shirts
Saturday April 22nd [1865]
Dr. Wellford Jr -- came out to see Millie
she is better -- Mr Crouch sister & G
are here
she is better -- Mr Crouch sister & G
are here
Wednesday, April 21, 2010
Friday April 21st [1865]
Millie rested well last night
but has had several attacks to-
day -- Planted Potatoes -- Mr
Crouch arrived this eve' a pa
roled prisoner -- Weather very
warm
but has had several attacks to-
day -- Planted Potatoes -- Mr
Crouch arrived this eve' a pa
roled prisoner -- Weather very
warm
Tuesday, April 20, 2010
Thursday April 20th [1864]
Millie spit
blood to-day -- had been very qui
et all morning -- Mr S. bought
one bu meal one ham one shoulder
Sold 1 bunch asparagus. 25 cts
has memorable "green-back"
blood to-day -- had been very qui
et all morning -- Mr S. bought
one bu meal one ham one shoulder
Sold 1 bunch asparagus. 25 cts
has memorable "green-back"
Thursday, April 15, 2010
Wednesday April 19th [1865]
We have our stable full of
horses once more -- but un-
fortunately they belong to the
Yankee's -- and not to us.
Gen Ripley & staf have taken
rooms at Mr Ritter's -- have
raised their flag -- and have
music from a band every eve.
horses once more -- but un-
fortunately they belong to the
Yankee's -- and not to us.
Gen Ripley & staf have taken
rooms at Mr Ritter's -- have
raised their flag -- and have
music from a band every eve.
Tuesday April 18th [1865]
Mrs Crump & Fannie called
also Minnie Lloyd -- Capt Wersiger
Lieut Rice Mr Purcell & others
Sister was here for a little while
left Temple -- Rained a little
& blew a great deal --
also Minnie Lloyd -- Capt Wersiger
Lieut Rice Mr Purcell & others
Sister was here for a little while
left Temple -- Rained a little
& blew a great deal --
Monday [April] 17th [1865]
the shocking
news of the assassination of Lincoln
in the Theatre at Washington arrived
here to-day -- it took place Friday night
he died the next day -- Booth a brother
of the great tradgedian is suspect-
ed of being the assassin -- an attempt
to murder Seward was made at the
same time -- but it is thought he
will recover from his wounds
Gen Ripley's aid' -- called to-day
To know if we could let the Gen
Have rooms here -- "we thanked him
No" -- Sister has gone to Miss Temp
le's - ^'she' called this eve with Bethe Wallace
& Lucy Crouch
Possibly General James Wolfe Ripley (1794-1870) a veteran of the War of 1812 and Jackson's Seminole Campaign
news of the assassination of Lincoln
in the Theatre at Washington arrived
here to-day -- it took place Friday night
he died the next day -- Booth a brother
of the great tradgedian is suspect-
ed of being the assassin -- an attempt
to murder Seward was made at the
same time -- but it is thought he
will recover from his wounds
Gen Ripley's aid' -- called to-day
To know if we could let the Gen
Have rooms here -- "we thanked him
No" -- Sister has gone to Miss Temp
le's - ^'she' called this eve with Bethe Wallace
& Lucy Crouch
Possibly General James Wolfe Ripley (1794-1870) a veteran of the War of 1812 and Jackson's Seminole Campaign
Sunday April 16th [1865]
Every-thing
has been quiet since I wrote
last -- Mr S. mailed a letter
to-day to William -- Aunty recd.
a letter from Uncle Alfred
the first since the war
Mary left usthis ^'yesterday' morning --
Mr Angerer left for parts
unknown last Thursday -- after
selling five boxes of Tobacco belong
ing to Mr Shafer -- and pocketing
the money -- there is no end to
the mean things he did before
he left. Rained Friday & Saturday
This has been a beautiful day
has been quiet since I wrote
last -- Mr S. mailed a letter
to-day to William -- Aunty recd.
a letter from Uncle Alfred
the first since the war
Mary left us
Mr Angerer left for parts
unknown last Thursday -- after
selling five boxes of Tobacco belong
ing to Mr Shafer -- and pocketing
the money -- there is no end to
the mean things he did before
he left. Rained Friday & Saturday
This has been a beautiful day
Tuesday, April 13, 2010
Friday, April 9, 2010
Tuesday April 11th [1865]
Raining again
to-day -- Mr Ritter was buried
at 12 0'clock -- Ma Mr S. & charlie
went to his funeral. Sister went to
Church with Minnie Lloyd --
to-day -- Mr Ritter was buried
at 12 0'clock -- Ma Mr S. & charlie
went to his funeral. Sister went to
Church with Minnie Lloyd --
Monday April 10th [1865]
This is Charlie
birthday -- The unwelcome
news of the surrender of Gen Lee's
army reached us this morn' the
shock was a terrible one -- the only
consolation is that so many preci-
ous lives may be saved -- the
news was received here last eve
and greeted by a salute of 100 guns
at 9 o'clock P.M. another at 12 o'clock
and another at day break -- our
curiosity was much excited to know
what had happened but we knew
it was something, we would not be
to glad to hear. Our old neighbor
Mr Ritter died last night after a
week's illness -- Mr S. is better --
this eve -- Mr Evins spent the eve'
Rained a good deal to day --
birthday -- The unwelcome
news of the surrender of Gen Lee's
army reached us this morn' the
shock was a terrible one -- the only
consolation is that so many preci-
ous lives may be saved -- the
news was received here last eve
and greeted by a salute of 100 guns
at 9 o'clock P.M. another at 12 o'clock
and another at day break -- our
curiosity was much excited to know
what had happened but we knew
it was something, we would not be
to glad to hear. Our old neighbor
Mr Ritter died last night after a
week's illness -- Mr S. is better --
this eve -- Mr Evins spent the eve'
Rained a good deal to day --
Sunday April 9th [1865]
Aunt K.
and Ma -- went to church to-day
the prayer for the President was
omitted -- Sister came in from
Craigton to-day with her trunks
Mrs C. concluded to come to town
Dr Wellford was to see Mr S.
Thought he would be up tomorrow
Poor Mr Ritter is very ill --
and Ma -- went to church to-day
the prayer for the President was
omitted -- Sister came in from
Craigton to-day with her trunks
Mrs C. concluded to come to town
Dr Wellford was to see Mr S.
Thought he would be up tomorrow
Poor Mr Ritter is very ill --
Saturday April 8th [1865]
Sister & Ma went
into the city this morn' to see Gen
Cortz as to whether he would fur
nish Mrs Christian with a guard
and if not would he assist her
in moving into the city -- He
was exceedingly polite -- said he
could not give her a guard but
would send her a wagon to move
into town if she found she could
not stay where she is -- Sister walked
out to Craigton -- to let Mrs C know
the result of her visit -- Ma came
home very much pleased with
Gen Cortz. Ma & Aunty went
up to see Minnie Lloyd after tea
they met a big darkey on the way
who instead of steping aside to
let them pass -- gave Aunty a nock
with his elbow, and walked on --
Minnie & Dr Harring came home
with them -- the latter cheered us
with some of his delightful music.
Mr S. is quite unwell tonight --
General Cortz is almost certainly Major General August V. Kautz. The Richmond Whig of April 11, 1865, reported his headquarters were at the Richmond House, which was a boarding house at the corner of Governor and Ross Street and directly across the street from the governor's mansion. Robert E. Lee Krick
into the city this morn' to see Gen
Cortz as to whether he would fur
nish Mrs Christian with a guard
and if not would he assist her
in moving into the city -- He
was exceedingly polite -- said he
could not give her a guard but
would send her a wagon to move
into town if she found she could
not stay where she is -- Sister walked
out to Craigton -- to let Mrs C know
the result of her visit -- Ma came
home very much pleased with
Gen Cortz. Ma & Aunty went
up to see Minnie Lloyd after tea
they met a big darkey on the way
who instead of steping aside to
let them pass -- gave Aunty a nock
with his elbow, and walked on --
Minnie & Dr Harring came home
with them -- the latter cheered us
with some of his delightful music.
Mr S. is quite unwell tonight --
General Cortz is almost certainly Major General August V. Kautz. The Richmond Whig of April 11, 1865, reported his headquarters were at the Richmond House, which was a boarding house at the corner of Governor and Ross Street and directly across the street from the governor's mansion. Robert E. Lee Krick
Thursday, April 8, 2010
Friday April 7th [ 1865]
Rained a little
today Mr Ritter is very sick
Sister came in from Craigton
with Temple -- they have had a
distressing time there -- Mrs Christian
servants refused to do any work
took her mules and sold them
and altogether behaved in such
a way that she was afraid to
stay there -- This ^'is not' Good Friday!
today Mr Ritter is very sick
Sister came in from Craigton
with Temple -- they have had a
distressing time there -- Mrs Christian
servants refused to do any work
took her mules and sold them
and altogether behaved in such
a way that she was afraid to
stay there -- This ^'is not' Good Friday!
Tuesday, April 6, 2010
Thursday April 6th [1865]
As yet every
thing is quiet -- we have a guard
night & day to protect our prop-
erty -- while our situation is a de-
plorable one ^'still' have much we have
to be thankful for! --
Killed our pig today
thing is quiet -- we have a guard
night & day to protect our prop-
erty -- while our situation is a de-
plorable one ^'still' have much we have
to be thankful for! --
Killed our pig today
Wednesday April 5th [1865]
The white units
and covered wagons of the enemy
are to be seen in all directions
we are annoyed by visitors in the
kitchen from the Negro camp -- in
as much as they keep our servants
from their work, but as yet they
have not behaved amiss -- our ser
vants seem to look upon it as
a holiday frolic -- but are respectful
and do what they are told with
apparent willingness -- but how long
will this last - ?
I must say I am agreeably surprised
at the manner in which every
thing is conducted -- so quietly &
with so little pomp or parade
the officers in command seem to
be willing to do all in their power
to secure the citizens from being
molested by their soldiers -- There was
a paper printed in the city yesterday
but we have not seen one --
Mr Lincoln honoured Richmond
yesterday with his presence -- return
ed to W- to-day - We hear rumors
of a dreadful battle having been fought
but we do not know what to be-
lieve -- Mrs Hubard's house was
again broken into last night and
filled with Yankees to-day but
through Aunt K's exertions it has
been promised protection -- Henry has
taken possession of it to-day --
Mr S. stood guard all last night
& is to be but again to night until
1 o'clock --
and covered wagons of the enemy
are to be seen in all directions
we are annoyed by visitors in the
kitchen from the Negro camp -- in
as much as they keep our servants
from their work, but as yet they
have not behaved amiss -- our ser
vants seem to look upon it as
a holiday frolic -- but are respectful
and do what they are told with
apparent willingness -- but how long
will this last - ?
I must say I am agreeably surprised
at the manner in which every
thing is conducted -- so quietly &
with so little pomp or parade
the officers in command seem to
be willing to do all in their power
to secure the citizens from being
molested by their soldiers -- There was
a paper printed in the city yesterday
but we have not seen one --
Mr Lincoln honoured Richmond
yesterday with his presence -- return
ed to W- to-day - We hear rumors
of a dreadful battle having been fought
but we do not know what to be-
lieve -- Mrs Hubard's house was
again broken into last night and
filled with Yankees to-day but
through Aunt K's exertions it has
been promised protection -- Henry has
taken possession of it to-day --
Mr S. stood guard all last night
& is to be but again to night until
1 o'clock --
Tuesday April 4th [1865]
How am I to
recount the events of the past two
days? On Sunday morn' aunt K.
Ma & Mr S. went to church -- upon
their return they heard Richmond
was to be evacuated that night --
the report was so sudden that we
could not credit it at first -- we
thought we would have longer
notice -- and when we were told
the Yankees would be in town
the next morn' Mr S. hooted at
the idea -- but soon a messenger
came from the Clothing Dept. for Mr.
S. to go down immediately to assist in
packing goods to be sent away that
night. While he was gone Willis Beman [?]
came in -- all excitement -- and confirm-
ed the worst reports we had heard --
then came Mr Angerer who alarmed
me very much by saying all the
men from the Depts would be sent
away that night -- so fearing Mr S.
would be one of the number and
that he would not be allowed time
to come home -- Aunt K. and Charles
very bravely started down to his de-
partment about 9 o'clock at night
fortunately it was bright moon-light
and very mild and pleasant -- but
when they got to the Dept. they
found Mr S. had just left for
home -& that he would not have
to leave the city that night -- so
they started home with hearts much
lighter than when they left -- they
got home a little while before Mr S.
he having stopped at a friends
they described the city as being a
scene of confusion -- men & women
hurrying to & fro & wagons & carts
crowding the streets -- Mr S. was
convinced by this time that the enemy
would take possession of the city
the next day -- which banished
sleep from our eyes -- and as we had
various matters to attend to, we did
not retire until 4 o'clock in the morn
I never spent such a night and
hope never may again --
Our forces we[re] leaving ^'the city' all night
the last left about day-light after
setting fire to all the buildings in
which tobacco was stored, several
mills, magazines, etc etc -- by order
it is said of Gen Ewell -- So when
the enemy entered the city they
found many portions of it in
flames -- before the fire was ex-
tinguished 16 squares on Main
St.were containing Richmond's
finest stores -- all the banks --
the War Dept - & the American Hotel
were laid in ruins -- one church
also (Presbyterian) was burnt to the
ground besides many private dwellings
the Arsinel of course, was fired --
and one terrific explosion after an-
other of shells & other amunition
added tenfold to the horrors of
the scene - Such was the
situation of Richmond -- when on
Monday morning April 3rd 1865 the
Yankees entered it, as its conquerors.
About 12 o'clock the Union flag
was raised in Colquitts field
in sight of our house -- about two
squares distant -- and a compa-
ny of sharpshooters stationed there
for the day -- but towards eve' -- they
left and the field taken posession
of by ^'a' negro Regt -- with a number
of covered wagons each drawn
by six mules. We soon had the
^'comfort' of knowing that the enemy did not
come with the intention to plun-
der and burn as we had an-
ticipated -- but that the strictest order
was maintained, & private property
respected -- Mr S. and other gentle-
men in the neighborhood succeed-
ed in having two soldiers detailed
to stand guard with them during
the night -- so we slept feeling per
fectly secure -- though surrounded by
our enemy -- how much more terri
ble was the anticipation than the
reality! This morning every-thing
is quiet in the city, and the Ne-
gro stepping about as grandly
as possible.
recount the events of the past two
days? On Sunday morn' aunt K.
Ma & Mr S. went to church -- upon
their return they heard Richmond
was to be evacuated that night --
the report was so sudden that we
could not credit it at first -- we
thought we would have longer
notice -- and when we were told
the Yankees would be in town
the next morn' Mr S. hooted at
the idea -- but soon a messenger
came from the Clothing Dept. for Mr.
S. to go down immediately to assist in
packing goods to be sent away that
night. While he was gone Willis Beman [?]
came in -- all excitement -- and confirm-
ed the worst reports we had heard --
then came Mr Angerer who alarmed
me very much by saying all the
men from the Depts would be sent
away that night -- so fearing Mr S.
would be one of the number and
that he would not be allowed time
to come home -- Aunt K. and Charles
very bravely started down to his de-
partment about 9 o'clock at night
fortunately it was bright moon-light
and very mild and pleasant -- but
when they got to the Dept. they
found Mr S. had just left for
home -& that he would not have
to leave the city that night -- so
they started home with hearts much
lighter than when they left -- they
got home a little while before Mr S.
he having stopped at a friends
they described the city as being a
scene of confusion -- men & women
hurrying to & fro & wagons & carts
crowding the streets -- Mr S. was
convinced by this time that the enemy
would take possession of the city
the next day -- which banished
sleep from our eyes -- and as we had
various matters to attend to, we did
not retire until 4 o'clock in the morn
I never spent such a night and
hope never may again --
Our forces we[re] leaving ^'the city' all night
the last left about day-light after
setting fire to all the buildings in
which tobacco was stored, several
mills, magazines, etc etc -- by order
it is said of Gen Ewell -- So when
the enemy entered the city they
found many portions of it in
flames -- before the fire was ex-
tinguished 16 squares on Main
St.
finest stores -- all the banks --
the War Dept - & the American Hotel
were laid in ruins -- one church
also (Presbyterian) was burnt to the
ground besides many private dwellings
the Arsinel of course, was fired --
and one terrific explosion after an-
other of shells & other amunition
added tenfold to the horrors of
the scene - Such was the
situation of Richmond -- when on
Monday morning April 3rd 1865 the
Yankees entered it, as its conquerors.
About 12 o'clock the Union flag
was raised in Colquitts field
in sight of our house -- about two
squares distant -- and a compa-
ny of sharpshooters stationed there
for the day -- but towards eve' -- they
left and the field taken posession
of by ^'a' negro Regt -- with a number
of covered wagons each drawn
by six mules. We soon had the
^'comfort' of knowing that the enemy did not
come with the intention to plun-
der and burn as we had an-
ticipated -- but that the strictest order
was maintained, & private property
respected -- Mr S. and other gentle-
men in the neighborhood succeed-
ed in having two soldiers detailed
to stand guard with them during
the night -- so we slept feeling per
fectly secure -- though surrounded by
our enemy -- how much more terri
ble was the anticipation than the
reality! This morning every-thing
is quiet in the city, and the Ne-
gro stepping about as grandly
as possible.
Thursday, April 1, 2010
Saturday April 1st [1865]
Millie has been
better to-day -- Weather delight-
ful -- Maj. Page called -- Minnie
Lloyd took tea -- Mr. L -- came after
tea & spent the eve' -- Sister
came in to-day for a little
while --
better to-day -- Weather delight-
ful -- Maj. Page called -- Minnie
Lloyd took tea -- Mr. L -- came after
tea & spent the eve' -- Sister
came in to-day for a little
while --
Wednesday, March 31, 2010
Friday March 31st [1865]
Rained
heavily again this morn' -- but
cleared away beautifully about noon
Millie is better -- Mr Clark took
tea -- he will leave for Scotland
on Monday -- will take letters
from Aunty Mr. S. C. & A to William
heavily again this morn' -- but
cleared away beautifully about noon
Millie is better -- Mr Clark took
tea -- he will leave for Scotland
on Monday -- will take letters
from Aunty Mr. S. C. & A to William
Thursday March 30th [1865]
Millie spit
more blood today -- is better to-night
Asparagus made its first ap
pearance -- Mr Conner Mr. Angerer
& Dr. Harring took tea -- the
latter played most delightfully
on the piano -- we were all
charmed with him -- Mr C
will stay all night --
more blood today -- is better to-night
Asparagus made its first ap
pearance -- Mr Conner Mr. Angerer
& Dr. Harring took tea -- the
latter played most delightfully
on the piano -- we were all
charmed with him -- Mr C
will stay all night --
Monday, March 29, 2010
Wednesday March 29th [1865]
Millie
better to-day -- Mrs Dickenson call-
ed & brought her a little book --
Bought another lb. of butter from
Mrs Walder $26. Weather pleasant
better to-day -- Mrs Dickenson call-
ed & brought her a little book --
Bought another lb. of butter from
Mrs Walder $26. Weather pleasant
Friday, March 26, 2010
Wednesday March 29th [1865]
Millie
better to-day -- Mrs Dickenson call-
ed & brought her a little book --
Bought another lb. of butter from
Mrs Walder $26. Weather pleasant
better to-day -- Mrs Dickenson call-
ed & brought her a little book --
Bought another lb. of butter from
Mrs Walder $26. Weather pleasant
Monday March 27th [1865]
Fannie
left to-day -- expects to go home
to-night -- Mr S. bought 5 gal.s
Cerosine Oil $200. per gal. --
1 load of coal came to-day --
Millie had quite a severe attack
this eve' Dr. Wellford Jr. came
out to see her -- would that I had more faith in him!
Weather more pleasant to-day
left to-day -- expects to go home
to-night -- Mr S. bought 5 gal.s
Cerosine Oil $200. per gal. --
1 load of coal came to-day --
Millie had quite a severe attack
this eve' Dr. Wellford Jr. came
out to see her -- would that I had more faith in him!
Weather more pleasant to-day
Sunday March 26th [1865]
So windy
to-day none of us could venture
to Church, but Mr S. -- Fannie
was getting uneasy about the
Lieut. When he stepped in
He, Willis, B. & Mr Lloyd were
here to tea -- I had the
tooth ache all day. Millie has
seemed better to-day. Mr Angerer
called in the eve' --
Louisa sick..
to-day none of us could venture
to Church, but Mr S. -- Fannie
was getting uneasy about the
Lieut. When he stepped in
He, Willis, B. & Mr Lloyd were
here to tea -- I had the
tooth ache all day. Millie has
seemed better to-day. Mr Angerer
called in the eve' --
Louisa sick..
Thursday, March 25, 2010
Saturday March 25th [1865]
Weather
disagreeable -- Trimmed Aunty's'
bonnet. Mrs Davis called --
Fannie B. here yet -- Willis B.
spent the eve' -- Millie spit
more blood to-day --
3 loads of Coal came to-day--
disagreeable -- Trimmed Aunty's'
bonnet. Mrs Davis called --
Fannie B. here yet -- Willis B.
spent the eve' -- Millie spit
more blood to-day --
3 loads of Coal came to-day--
Wednesday, March 24, 2010
Friday March 24th [1865]
Mrs Fourqurean
called this morn -- Mrs and Mr DuVal
took dinner with us -- took all
their "plunder" ^'home' except 1 barrel flour
and 1 keg of Sugar -- Weather much
colder -- a slight fall of snow to-day
Fannie B. came to tea will stay
all night -- Mr S. sent home 5 gals
Sorghum --
called this morn -- Mrs and Mr DuVal
took dinner with us -- took all
their "plunder" ^'home' except 1 barrel flour
and 1 keg of Sugar -- Weather much
colder -- a slight fall of snow to-day
Fannie B. came to tea will stay
all night -- Mr S. sent home 5 gals
Sorghum --
Tuesday, March 23, 2010
Thursday March 23rd [1865]
175 bu.s Coal
came to day -- Bought 1 lb. butter at
Mrs Dennis -- Mr Angerer spent
the eve -- Weather colder and very
windy. Gave Millie the basket left for her
by her Mother -- making her very
happy --
came to day -- Bought 1 lb. butter at
Mrs Dennis -- Mr Angerer spent
the eve -- Weather colder and very
windy. Gave Millie the basket left for her
by her Mother -- making her very
happy --
Monday, March 22, 2010
Wednesday March 22nd [1865]
Elvira Nimmo
called this morn' -- Louisa H. has a
fine son -- Dr. Wellford sent his
son out to see Millie -- she is much
better, has spit no blood since
5 o'clock this morn -- Minnie Lloyd
called -- Fannie B & her brother took
tea -- F. will stay all night -- Bought
a lb. of butter from Mrs Walder. 1/2 Cord
of wood came --
called this morn' -- Louisa H. has a
fine son -- Dr. Wellford sent his
son out to see Millie -- she is much
better, has spit no blood since
5 o'clock this morn -- Minnie Lloyd
called -- Fannie B & her brother took
tea -- F. will stay all night -- Bought
a lb. of butter from Mrs Walder. 1/2 Cord
of wood came --
Friday, March 19, 2010
Tuesday March 21st [1865]
Millie spit blood
today - A cord of Wood came $180.
Rained this eve. Planted radishes
today - A cord of Wood came $180.
Rained this eve. Planted radishes
Monday March 20th [1865]
Strawberries
are now in bloom -- Mr S sent
home two barrels of Potatoes -
bought two lbs. of tea -- $100. pr lb.
bought 1 lb Butter $16. the price
of eggs is $25 per doz. Mr. Colquitte
sent day before yesterday 1 barrel flour
Charlie brok a lamp shade -- this eve.
are now in bloom -- Mr S sent
home two barrels of Potatoes -
bought two lbs. of tea -- $100. pr lb.
bought 1 lb Butter $16. the price
of eggs is $25 per doz. Mr. Colquitte
sent day before yesterday 1 barrel flour
Charlie brok a lamp shade -- this eve.
Sunday March 19th [1865]
Was quite
sick last night -- did not go to
Church -- Mr S. & Ma went
Mr. Conner came before breakfast
he - Fannie - Lieut B. & Mr Angerer
dined with us -- Lieut Mr A
& Fannie took tea -- after which
they went to church -- Mr S --Mr
C & A went to Mr von Gronings after
dinner -
sick last night -- did not go to
Church -- Mr S. & Ma went
Mr. Conner came before breakfast
he - Fannie - Lieut B. & Mr Angerer
dined with us -- Lieut Mr A
& Fannie took tea -- after which
they went to church -- Mr S --Mr
C & A went to Mr von Gronings after
dinner -
Thursday, March 18, 2010
Saturday March 18th [1865]
Weather
delightful --Peach ^'Apricot' trees in blossoms
Fannie B. and Lieut. came
in the eve' -- after I had retired
and later Wills' & a friend came
in making quite a gay party --
Fannie stayed all night
4 bu.s meal a bag of Rice came to day
delightful --
Fannie B. and Lieut. came
in the eve' -- after I had retired
and later Wills' & a friend came
in making quite a gay party --
Fannie stayed all night
4 bu.s meal a bag of Rice came to day
Wednesday, March 17, 2010
Friday March 17th [1865]
Planted
Potatoes -- Mr. S. bought a pair
shoes for himself -- Ma went
to Church in the eve'.
Weather delightful --
Potatoes -- Mr. S. bought a pair
shoes for himself -- Ma went
to Church in the eve'.
Weather delightful --
Tuesday, March 16, 2010
Thursday March 16th [1865]
--the first violets in
Bloom -- Has been blowing quite a
hurricane all day. Aunty Mr. S. & C --
started to a concert to night
but turned back for fear of rain
Mr Lloyd & Mr Evins called
Had a visit this morn'. from
the Rev. Mr. Ryland -- Bought
3 qts Wheat $15. & 1 lb Butter $16.
Dr. Robert Ryland of 1st Baptist Church, Richmond?
Bloom -- Has been blowing quite a
hurricane all day. Aunty Mr. S. & C --
started to a concert to night
but turned back for fear of rain
Mr Lloyd & Mr Evins called
Had a visit this morn'. from
the Rev. Mr. Ryland -- Bought
3 qts Wheat $15. & 1 lb Butter $16.
Dr. Robert Ryland of 1st Baptist Church, Richmond?
Monday, March 15, 2010
Wednesday March 15th [1865]
Mr. S. did not get home until quite
late -- was growing very uneasy when
he came in -- Fannie B. and
Lieut. Benson took tea. Fannie
stayed all night. Planted Peas.
late -- was growing very uneasy when
he came in -- Fannie B. and
Lieut. Benson took tea. Fannie
stayed all night. Planted Peas.
Friday, March 12, 2010
Tuesday March 14th [1865]
Mr Angerer
dined with us -- did not give C.
a music lesson -- Fannie came out
in the morning for a little while
Aunty & Mr. S. wrote to William
dined with us -- did not give C.
a music lesson -- Fannie came out
in the morning for a little while
Aunty & Mr. S. wrote to William
Monday March 13th [1865]
Every-thing begin-
ing to look like Spring -- Hyacinths
and other little Spring flowers are
in bloom - & the trees budding out
beautifully -- Fannie left this morn'
Sister sent the straw for Minnie's
hat --
ing to look like Spring -- Hyacinths
and other little Spring flowers are
in bloom - & the trees budding out
beautifully -- Fannie left this morn'
Sister sent the straw for Minnie's
hat --
Sunday March 12th [1865]
Weather delightful
Aunty & Ma went to Church.
Mr Von Groning & a friend of his
called just about church time
Maj. Page called after dinner
Had the pleasure of seeing Lieut.
Benson -- Fannie's beau -- was much
pleased with his appearance--
We were wakened last night at
one o'clock by the ringing of the
door bell -- Mr S. enquired from
the window who was there -- found
it was poor old Mr Duval & Son
they had heard the Yankee's were very
near them -- and had brought their
horses [word lined out] and other valuables to
town for protection. he went home
to-day for another load -- we have
learned since he left that the enemy
are not nearer than 30 miles -- there
was quite a comotion in town last
night and today -- bells ringing all
the Departments ordered out etc etc
Aunty & Ma went to Church.
Mr Von Groning & a friend of his
called just about church time
Maj. Page called after dinner
Had the pleasure of seeing Lieut.
Benson -- Fannie's beau -- was much
pleased with his appearance--
We were wakened last night at
one o'clock by the ringing of the
door bell -- Mr S. enquired from
the window who was there -- found
it was poor old Mr Duval & Son
they had heard the Yankee's were very
near them -- and had brought their
horses [word lined out] and other valuables to
town for protection. he went home
to-day for another load -- we have
learned since he left that the enemy
are not nearer than 30 miles -- there
was quite a comotion in town last
night and today -- bells ringing all
the Departments ordered out etc etc
Thursday, March 11, 2010
[Saturday] March 11th [1865]
Bot. cord wood --
$100 -- 2 lbs. butter $30 -. received
letter from L. G. in which was en-
closed two letters from William
to him -- Heard through Mr Von
Groning that William was comfor-
tably settled at Dr. Fuhlraft's
in Elherfeld Prussia -- Fannie
Bernard took tea with us will
spend the night -- Aunty's
devoted friend and much ad-
mired Dr. Benson called
day before yesterday-
$100 -- 2 lbs. butter $30 -. received
letter from L. G. in which was en-
closed two letters from William
to him -- Heard through Mr Von
Groning that William was comfor-
tably settled at Dr. Fuhlraft's
in Elherfeld Prussia -- Fannie
Bernard took tea with us will
spend the night -- Aunty's
devoted friend and much ad-
mired Dr. Benson called
day before yesterday-
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
Friday March 10th [1865]
Day appropriated
by President Davis -- for fasting &
prayer -- Mr S. was at home
all day spent a quiet day in
our room as I was confined to
bed nearly all day -- Mr. S wrote
my name in a set of books pre
senten May 1862 -- Mr Gibson Mr
Lloyd & Mr Harwood called
in the afternoon Mr H staid
to tea -- It rained -- snowed &
hailed during the day. Eve. clear
by President Davis -- for fasting &
prayer -- Mr S. was at home
all day spent a quiet day in
our room as I was confined to
bed nearly all day -- Mr. S wrote
my name in a set of books pre
senten May 1862 -- Mr Gibson Mr
Lloyd & Mr Harwood called
in the afternoon Mr H staid
to tea -- It rained -- snowed &
hailed during the day. Eve. clear
Tuesday, March 9, 2010
Monday, March 8, 2010
Wednesday [March 8, 1865]
Bot. 1 bu. Blackeyed Peas
Minnie helped us to make con-
federate candles -- Rained nearly
all day --
Melt together a pound of beeswax and a quarter of a pound of rosin or of turpentine, fresh from the tree. Prepare a wick 30 or 40 yards long, made up of three threads of loosely spun cotton, saturate this well with the mixture, and draw it through your fingers, to press all closely together, and to keep the size even. Repeat the process until the candle attains the size of a large straw or quill, then wrap around a bottle, or into a ball with a flat bottom. Six inches of this candle elevated above the rest will burn for fifteen or twenty minutes, and give a very pretty light, and forty yards have sufficed a small family a summer for all the usual purposes of the bed-chamber.
From the "Confederate Receipt Book; a compilation of over 100 recipes adapted to the times," published by West & Johnson in Richmond, 1863.
Minnie helped us to make con-
federate candles -- Rained nearly
all day --
Melt together a pound of beeswax and a quarter of a pound of rosin or of turpentine, fresh from the tree. Prepare a wick 30 or 40 yards long, made up of three threads of loosely spun cotton, saturate this well with the mixture, and draw it through your fingers, to press all closely together, and to keep the size even. Repeat the process until the candle attains the size of a large straw or quill, then wrap around a bottle, or into a ball with a flat bottom. Six inches of this candle elevated above the rest will burn for fifteen or twenty minutes, and give a very pretty light, and forty yards have sufficed a small family a summer for all the usual purposes of the bed-chamber.
From the "Confederate Receipt Book; a compilation of over 100 recipes adapted to the times," published by West & Johnson in Richmond, 1863.
Tuesday March 7th [1865]
Mr Angerer
came to give C. a lesson -- but he
was not at home. Killed the kid.
Received a letter from William
dated Bremen Jan. 2nd 1865. over
which we all rejoiced -- it being
the first we have had from him
since he left home 3 months ago.
Wrote to William by an opportunity
offered by Minnie Lloyd.
came to give C. a lesson -- but he
was not at home. Killed the kid.
Received a letter from William
dated Bremen Jan. 2nd 1865. over
which we all rejoiced -- it being
the first we have had from him
since he left home 3 months ago.
Wrote to William by an opportunity
offered by Minnie Lloyd.
Monday [March 6, 1865]
weather pleasant
Sister left for Craighton after
dinner -- Mrs. Mahony & Lizzie
spent the morning -- Mr S. & I
spent the eve' at Mrs Walder's-
Received 1/2 cord Oak Wood.
Sister left for Craighton after
dinner -- Mrs. Mahony & Lizzie
spent the morning -- Mr S. & I
spent the eve' at Mrs Walder's-
Received 1/2 cord Oak Wood.
Sunday March 5th [1865]
Did not at-
tend Church Mr. S. and Ma
were there -- Sister & Fannie B.
kept me company at home --
Mr. Conner called --
tend Church Mr. S. and Ma
were there -- Sister & Fannie B.
kept me company at home --
Mr. Conner called --
Saturday March 4th [1865]
bought 4 lbs. [wax?]
$14. pr lb. Sister spent the day
will stay until Monday. Fannie
Bernard is with us tonight
is looking very well -- Rained
very hard this morn -- but cleared
off beautifully about noon. ^'Bot.' 3 lbs butter
$14. pr lb. Sister spent the day
will stay until Monday. Fannie
Bernard is with us tonight
is looking very well -- Rained
very hard this morn -- but cleared
off beautifully about noon. ^'Bot.' 3 lbs butter
Saturday March 4th [1865]
bought 4 lbs. [-]
$14. pr lb. Sister spent the day
will stay until Monday. Fannie
Bernard is with us tonight
is looking very well -- Rained
very hard this morn --- but cleared
off beautifully about nooon.
$14. pr lb. Sister spent the day
will stay until Monday. Fannie
Bernard is with us tonight
is looking very well -- Rained
very hard this morn --- but cleared
off beautifully about nooon.
Wednesday, March 3, 2010
Tuesday, March 2, 2010
Monday, March 1, 2010
Wednesday March 1st 1864
This is Ash Wednesday -- I was sorry
not to be able to attend Church.
Sister & Temple spent the day
went to Mrs Walder's in the eve'
Mr S. spent the eve at Mr Lloyds
not to be able to attend Church.
Sister & Temple spent the day
went to Mrs Walder's in the eve'
Mr S. spent the eve at Mr Lloyds
Friday, February 26, 2010
Tuesday Feb 28th [1865]
Rained a little
this morning cloudy all day
[?] Charlie took a music lesson
Sister & Mr. Crouch took tea ---
Mr. C --leaves in the morning for the army.
this morning cloudy all day
[?] Charlie took a music lesson
Sister & Mr. Crouch took tea ---
Mr. C --leaves in the morning for the army.
Monday [February] 27th [1865]
Rained again
today until afternoon -- 1/2 Cord
Wood -- came. $75. Minnie Lloyd
& Mr Angerer took tea -- Mrs Fourqu-
rean & Joseph -- spent the eve
today until afternoon -- 1/2 Cord
Wood -- came. $75. Minnie Lloyd
& Mr Angerer took tea -- Mrs Fourqu-
rean & Joseph -- spent the eve
Sunday Feb 26th [1865]
Rained until near
church time -- none of us went to
church except Charlie -- Aunty - &
Alice went to Evening service --
Mr S had company in the afternoon
church time -- none of us went to
church except Charlie -- Aunty - &
Alice went to Evening service --
Mr S had company in the afternoon
Thursday, February 25, 2010
Saturday Feb 25th [1865]
Rained nearly
all day --Aunty went to market
came home drenched -- and very
little in the market-basket to
make up for it -- two heads of
cabbage for $10 -- etc etc -- meat $7.
& $8. per lb. Bought 2 small brooms
for $12. -- Mr Conner paid a short
visit -- Chalie went to the Theatre
performance commencing at 12 o'clock
Mr. C took a music lesson. Finished
a calico dress for Alice --
all day --Aunty went to market
came home drenched -- and very
little in the market-basket to
make up for it -- two heads of
cabbage for $10 -- etc etc -- meat $7.
& $8. per lb. Bought 2 small brooms
for $12. -- Mr Conner paid a short
visit -- Chalie went to the Theatre
performance commencing at 12 o'clock
Mr. C took a music lesson. Finished
a calico dress for Alice --
Wednesday, February 24, 2010
Friday Feb 24th [1865]
Brought 2 barrels
of flour down from the kitchen
Mr Crouch dined with us -
Mr Angerer took tea -- bought 1 lb
hops ^'$10.' 3 qts -- wheat-$15.
of flour down from the kitchen
Mr Crouch dined with us -
Mr Angerer took tea -- bought 1 lb
hops ^'$10.' 3 qts -- wheat-$15.
Tuesday, February 23, 2010
Thursday Feb 23rd [1865]
Has been rain-
ing all day -- Browned coffee --
Charlie commenced his music lesson,
with Mr Angerer again -- last Satur-
Day -- took a lesson to-day --
ing all day -- Browned coffee --
Charlie commenced his music lesson,
with Mr Angerer again -- last Satur-
Day -- took a lesson to-day --
Monday, February 22, 2010
Wednesday Feb 22nd [1865]
Washington's
birth-day! & [?] poorly celebrated
only the report of a few cannon to
mark the great event.
Elvira Nimmo called in the morning
After she left I went over to Mrs
Evins' -- Mrs Dickenson and Mary
Taylor were here when I returned
Mrs Davis called before they left
Gen. & Mrs Ewell came in after
tea -- The Gen. is very gloomy
about the times -- wanted to
know if we had disposed of
our Silver, fortunately we have
not much to trouble ourselves about
birth-day! & [?] poorly celebrated
only the report of a few cannon to
mark the great event.
Elvira Nimmo called in the morning
After she left I went over to Mrs
Evins' -- Mrs Dickenson and Mary
Taylor were here when I returned
Mrs Davis called before they left
Gen. & Mrs Ewell came in after
tea -- The Gen. is very gloomy
about the times -- wanted to
know if we had disposed of
our Silver, fortunately we have
not much to trouble ourselves about
Friday, February 19, 2010
Tuesday Feb 21th [1865]
Moved our
store-room upstairs -- its contents are
as follows 3 hams -- 3 sides - 2 shoulders,
6 bu meal -- 55 lbs coffee -- 60 ^'lbs' sugar
1 box soap 1 box onions -- 5 bottles
catsup -- Had a visit from
Mrs. Weisiger -- (the bride) Mrs Tyler &
Miss W -- A most terrible fire
took place last night -- in which
a family of five persons was burned
to death -- Mr & Mrs Stebins & 3
children -- one a beautiful girl of
19 years -- and to have been married
in the Fall
store-room upstairs -- its contents are
as follows 3 hams -- 3 sides - 2 shoulders,
6 bu meal -- 55 lbs coffee -- 60 ^'lbs' sugar
1 box soap 1 box onions -- 5 bottles
catsup -- Had a visit from
Mrs. Weisiger -- (the bride) Mrs Tyler &
Miss W -- A most terrible fire
took place last night -- in which
a family of five persons was burned
to death -- Mr & Mrs Stebins & 3
children -- one a beautiful girl of
19 years -- and to have been married
in the Fall
Monday Feb 20th [1865]
We heard to-
day that Charleston was evacuated
last Tuesday! South Carolina seems
dormant -- Weather very pleasant --
Mr Lloyd & Mr Angerer took tea --
Ma & I went to Mrs Walder's in
the eve'-
day that Charleston was evacuated
last Tuesday! South Carolina seems
dormant -- Weather very pleasant --
Mr Lloyd & Mr Angerer took tea --
Ma & I went to Mrs Walder's in
the eve'-
Sunday Feb. 19th [1865]
Did not go
to Church -- Mr Lloyd called,
Weather delightful -- The bad
news of the fall of Columbia
was received yesterday --
to Church -- Mr Lloyd called,
Weather delightful -- The bad
news of the fall of Columbia
was received yesterday --
Thursday, February 18, 2010
Saturday Feb. 18th [1865]
Clear &
pleasant -- Minnie Lloyd dined
with us -- Ma spent the morning
with Mrs Evins. aunty bought
a turkey ^'for' $50. -- commenced cooking in range
pleasant -- Minnie Lloyd dined
with us -- Ma spent the morning
with Mrs Evins. aunty bought
a turkey ^'for' $50. -- commenced cooking in range
Wednesday, February 17, 2010
Friday [Feb. 17th 1865]
It has rained, snowed
& hailed to-day -- cleared off a
little towards night -- Mr Angerer
took tea -- Bought 50 lbs crushed
sugar $19. per lb
& hailed to-day -- cleared off a
little towards night -- Mr Angerer
took tea -- Bought 50 lbs crushed
sugar $19. per lb
Monday, February 15, 2010
Thursday Feb. 16th [1865]
Weather much
warmer -- but still not pleasant --
Traces of Snow yet to be seen.
Bought 10 gals Sorghum -- $70. a gal.
Mr Lloyd spent the eve' --
warmer -- but still not pleasant --
Traces of Snow yet to be seen.
Bought 10 gals Sorghum -- $70. a gal.
Mr Lloyd spent the eve' --
Wednesday Feb. 15th [1865]
It has rained
nearly all day. Aunt wrote to
Mrs Hubard. Mr. S complains
of not feeling well. Charley was
sent to bed without his supper.
nearly all day. Aunt wrote to
Mrs Hubard. Mr. S complains
of not feeling well. Charley was
sent to bed without his supper.
Friday, February 12, 2010
Monday F[ebruary] 14th [1865]
Sister went back
to Craighton -- Bought bag Potatoes
from Dabney's -- Sent Mrs Walder's
dinner home -- Went to Mr Lloyd's
It is a week today since it snowed
and there is still much of it to
be seem --
to Craighton -- Bought bag Potatoes
from Dabney's -- Sent Mrs Walder's
dinner home -- Went to Mr Lloyd's
It is a week today since it snowed
and there is still much of it to
be seem --
Monday Feb 13th [1865]
Said to be the
coldest day we have had this winter.
Mr. Dabney lent us 5 bu. brown stuff [?]
Went to Mrs W.'s for a few minutes
Mr. S. bought a confederate paper
1/2 cord (Oak wood $64.)
coldest day we have had this winter.
Mr. Dabney lent us 5 bu. brown stuff [?]
Went to Mrs W.'s for a few minutes
Mr. S. bought a confederate paper
1/2 cord (Oak wood $64.)
Sunday [February] 12th [1865]
Too windy & muddy
to go to Church -- Mr Lloyd called
Commenced mixing wheat with our
Coffee -- began on a pound of Coffee
Mr Crouch took tea --
to go to Church -- Mr Lloyd called
Commenced mixing wheat with our
Coffee -- began on a pound of Coffee
Mr Crouch took tea --
Thursday, February 11, 2010
Saturday Feb 11th [1865]
Mr S. sent home
2 bu. Meal 3 bu. Potatoes 6 1/2 lbs
butter. Aunty bought a turkey -- $37.
Mr. Angerer took tea -- sent us a
nice dish of sausage & a small bag
of onions -- which was very acceptable
as onions are $1 a piece. Sister
Mr C Lucy C. & Temple called.
Temple stayed all night.
2 bu. Meal 3 bu. Potatoes 6 1/2 lbs
butter. Aunty bought a turkey -- $37.
Mr. Angerer took tea -- sent us a
nice dish of sausage & a small bag
of onions -- which was very acceptable
as onions are $1 a piece. Sister
Mr C Lucy C. & Temple called.
Temple stayed all night.
Wednesday, February 10, 2010
Friday [February] 10th [1865]
Mr A took breakfast
with us -- Aunty bought 4 lbs --
Butter $60. 3 qts wheat $15.
Paid Ma $50. borrowed money.
Weather very cold. Gold $60 for $1.
Charlie wrote to Mr Martin --
with us -- Aunty bought 4 lbs --
Butter $60. 3 qts wheat $15.
Paid Ma $50. borrowed money.
Weather very cold. Gold $60 for $1.
Charlie wrote to Mr Martin --
Tuesday, February 9, 2010
Thursday Feb. 9th [1865]
Mr Angerer re-
turned Aunty received a letter from
Mrs. Hubard -- Alice wakes early
this morn -- with a very [blank] cough.
Milly spit a little blood --
turned Aunty received a letter from
Mrs. Hubard -- Alice wakes early
this morn -- with a very [blank] cough.
Milly spit a little blood --
Monday, February 8, 2010
Sunday, February 7, 2010
Friday Feb 7th [1865]
The ground covered
with snow this morning -- which was
very unexpected as every one thought the
cold weather was over -- snowed & sleeted all day-- There was a
fight near Petersburg to day in which
Gen Pegram was killed -- he was
married ^'only' a few weeks since to the
beautiful Miss Cary! The particulars
of the fight not yet known.
General John Pegram (1832-1865) was killed in a fight at Hatcher's Run. His wife of 18 days, Hetty Car Cary Pegram (1836-1892), later married Henry Newall Martin, a Johns Hopkins professor.
with snow this morning -- which was
very unexpected as every one thought the
cold weather was over -- snowed & sleeted all day-- There was a
fight near Petersburg to day in which
Gen Pegram was killed -- he was
married ^'only' a few weeks since to the
beautiful Miss Cary! The particulars
of the fight not yet known.
General John Pegram (1832-1865) was killed in a fight at Hatcher's Run. His wife of 18 days, Hetty Car Cary Pegram (1836-1892), later married Henry Newall Martin, a Johns Hopkins professor.
Saturday, February 6, 2010
Monday. Feb 6th [1865]
Weather cold but
clear -- Aunty Mr. S & I went to poor
Dr. Conway's funeral -- St Paul's Church
was crowded & the services were very
imposing. What a loss our city has sus-
tained in the death of so able a Phy-
sician! Mr S. & I called on Leut
Wersiger & his bride. Mrs. L. started for Sephards ^'Town'
clear -- Aunty Mr. S & I went to poor
Dr. Conway's funeral -- St Paul's Church
was crowded & the services were very
imposing. What a loss our city has sus-
tained in the death of so able a Phy-
sician! Mr S. & I called on Leut
Wersiger & his bride. Mrs. L. started for Sephards ^'Town'
Friday, February 5, 2010
Sunday Feb 5th [1865]
Weather delightful
Ma Mr S & I went to Church --
Mr [Joshua] Peterkin preached from 7th C. 17th ve
of St John. Sister Mr C & Temple dined
with uus -- Mr S & I went to Mr
Ritter's after tea --
Ma Mr S & I went to Church --
Mr [Joshua] Peterkin preached from 7th C. 17th ve
of St John. Sister Mr C & Temple dined
with uus -- Mr S & I went to Mr
Ritter's after tea --
Saturday Feb 4th [1865]
Heard the sad news
of Dr Conway's death -- Sister & [Grampa?]
came out to see me -- The old Gray died.
Nannie Kepler & Dr Gable called --
of Dr Conway's death -- Sister & [Grampa?]
came out to see me -- The old Gray died.
Nannie Kepler & Dr Gable called --
Wednesday, February 3, 2010
Tuesday, February 2, 2010
Thursday Feb 2nd [1865]
Borrowed $50 from
Ma. Called on Mrs Boidkin --
Mr. S & I spent the eve. at Gen
[Richard] Ewell's.
Ma. Called on Mrs Boidkin --
Mr. S & I spent the eve. at Gen
[Richard] Ewell's.
Wednesday Feb 1st 1865
Weather delightful -- quite
Spring-like- Aunty & Mr S. wrote
to William. A visit from Mrs
Squire --
Spring-like- Aunty & Mr S. wrote
to William. A visit from Mrs
Squire --
Friday, January 29, 2010
Tuesday Jan 31st [1865]
Mr. [Joshua] Peterkin spent
the eve -- with us -- Aunty bought
3 lbs butter $15. per lb.
the eve -- with us -- Aunty bought
3 lbs butter $15. per lb.
Mon Jan 30th [1865]
Spent the day with
Elvira Nimmo. Mrs Cottrell & Mrs [Loring?] [Lowry?]
Called while I was away -- Mr & Mrs L[oyd]
and Minnie spent the eve. Got our
shoes that were sent to be mended.
Weather delightful
Elvira Nimmo. Mrs Cottrell & Mrs [Loring?] [Lowry?]
Called while I was away -- Mr & Mrs L[oyd]
and Minnie spent the eve. Got our
shoes that were sent to be mended.
Weather delightful
Sunday 29th Jan. [1865]
It was too windy
this morning to walk to Church --
Mr. Thompson & I. Overby spent the eve'
this morning to walk to Church --
Mr. Thompson & I. Overby spent the eve'
Thursday, January 28, 2010
Saturday [January 28, 1865]
The Thermometer at 10°
said to be the coldest weather here
since 1857 Mr Conner arrived --
Mr. Evins -- came a little before 9 o'clock
to spend the eve'. It is reported the
other peace commissioners have been sent to W-
The three commissioners were Confederate Vice-President Stephens, President pro tem of the Senate Robert M.T. Hunter, and Assistant Secretary of War John A. Campbell, a former U.S. Supreme Court justice.
said to be the coldest weather here
since 1857 Mr Conner arrived --
Mr. Evins -- came a little before 9 o'clock
to spend the eve'. It is reported the
other peace commissioners have been sent to W-
The three commissioners were Confederate Vice-President Stephens, President pro tem of the Senate Robert M.T. Hunter, and Assistant Secretary of War John A. Campbell, a former U.S. Supreme Court justice.
Wednesday, January 27, 2010
Friday [January] 27th [1865]
Mr. S. spent last eve' at
Mr Morriss' did not get home until
2 o'clock this morn! Last night was
the coldest we have hadthis winter
the water froze in the pitchers for
the first time this Winter -- Mr S -
sent home 1/2 a beef & bushel Meal
I breakfasted at 12 o'clock this morn.
Mr Morriss' did not get home until
2 o'clock this morn! Last night was
the coldest we have had
the water froze in the pitchers for
the first time this Winter -- Mr S -
sent home 1/2 a beef & bushel Meal
I breakfasted at 12 o'clock this morn.
Tuesday, January 26, 2010
Thursday Jan 26th [1865]
Very cold --
Walked down to Rees's Daguere^'r'ean
Galery sat for my photograph
Called on Mrs. James but did not
find her at home -- Paid my
first visit to Mrs Mitchel & Mrs
Dr. Harrison -- Mrs M. was quite sick
Called on Mrs Davis she was out
as usual -- Sent Margarette to
Hills with my hat -- will not be able
to get it until next Friday a week.
Charles R. Rees had a photographic gallery at 145 Main Street. Noted for photographs of Belle Isle and Libby Prison. www.mdgorman.com Civil War Richmond website
Varina Howells Davis (Mrs. Jefferson Davis?)
Walked down to Rees's Daguere^'r'ean
Galery sat for my photograph
Called on Mrs. James but did not
find her at home -- Paid my
first visit to Mrs Mitchel & Mrs
Dr. Harrison -- Mrs M. was quite sick
Called on Mrs Davis she was out
as usual -- Sent Margarette to
Hills with my hat -- will not be able
to get it until next Friday a week.
Charles R. Rees had a photographic gallery at 145 Main Street. Noted for photographs of Belle Isle and Libby Prison. www.mdgorman.com Civil War Richmond website
Varina Howells Davis (Mrs. Jefferson Davis?)
Monday, January 25, 2010
Wednesday [January] 25th [1865]
Clear but very cold
Mr. Crouch dined with us. Mr Shafer
Charlie & I went in the eve. to Centenary
church to see Lieut. Wersiger and
Emma Tyler united in the
holy bonds of Matrimony --
possibly William H. Weisiger (1840-1896) , an artillery lieutenant, whose wife was an Emma Tyler (1843-)
Mr. Crouch dined with us. Mr Shafer
Charlie & I went in the eve. to Centenary
church to see Lieut. Wersiger and
Emma Tyler united in the
holy bonds of Matrimony --
possibly William H. Weisiger (1840-1896) , an artillery lieutenant, whose wife was an Emma Tyler (1843-)
Friday, January 22, 2010
Tuesday [January] 24th [1865]
Weather delightful
but the walking very bad.
Bought 2 gals. Eclactic [sic] oil $90 pr gal
4 chimneys for lamps $12-a piece
Mrs Lloyd dined with us --
Mr. S. & I went to Mr L's in the eve
Mr S intending to call on Gen. [Richard] Ewell
but found the Gen & his lady there
was much pleased with him -- he
has a noble head -- fine eyes -- rather
sharp features -- wears a moustache
is very affable & amusing in con-
versation -- the loss of his limb is not
atall perceptible until he attempts
to walk -- Gold $45 for $1.
Eclectric Oil was a well known patent medicine. Originally marketed by a Dr. S. N. Thomas of Phelps, N. Y., it contained spirits of turpentine, camphor, oil of tar, red thyme and fish oil and was sold as a cure-all for toothaches, earaches and deafness. It continued to be marketed until the late 1940s. Empty bottles are still sold on e-Bay. See "Dumpdiggers" website.
but the walking very bad.
Bought 2 gals. Eclactic [sic] oil $90 pr gal
4 chimneys for lamps $12-a piece
Mrs Lloyd dined with us --
Mr. S. & I went to Mr L's in the eve
Mr S intending to call on Gen. [Richard] Ewell
but found the Gen & his lady there
was much pleased with him -- he
has a noble head -- fine eyes -- rather
sharp features -- wears a moustache
is very affable & amusing in con-
versation -- the loss of his limb is not
atall perceptible until he attempts
to walk -- Gold $45 for $1.
Eclectric Oil was a well known patent medicine. Originally marketed by a Dr. S. N. Thomas of Phelps, N. Y., it contained spirits of turpentine, camphor, oil of tar, red thyme and fish oil and was sold as a cure-all for toothaches, earaches and deafness. It continued to be marketed until the late 1940s. Empty bottles are still sold on e-Bay. See "Dumpdiggers" website.
Monday Jan 23rd [1865]
Rained nearly
all day -- Mr Crouch came home
from the army. Sent shoes to be
mended. Made a straw hat for
myself. Finished ^'the' 3 ^'rd' pr socks for Soldiers
all day -- Mr Crouch came home
from the army. Sent shoes to be
mended. Made a straw hat for
myself. Finished ^'the' 3 ^'rd' pr socks for Soldiers
Thursday, January 21, 2010
Sunday Jan 22nd [1865]
Weather still very
bad, the trees all ready to break
with their weight of icicles --
present a very beautiful appearance
bad, the trees all ready to break
with their weight of icicles --
present a very beautiful appearance
Saturday [January] 21st [1865]
Weather terrible
raining & freezing as fast as it falls
Gold fallen to $50 for $1. 2 lbs. Sugar
bought on trial $16. per lb.
raining & freezing as fast as it falls
Gold fallen to $50 for $1. 2 lbs. Sugar
bought on trial $16. per lb.
Wednesday, January 20, 2010
Tuesday, January 19, 2010
Thursday [January] 19th [1865]
Cut Charlie's hair,
Went to see Mrs. W. had a visit
From Mrs. F. & H. also Mrs Ewell
Mr S & I went to Mrs L[loyd?]'s in the eve'
Mrs. Ewell may be Lizinka Campbell Brown Ewell (1820-1872) the wife of General Richard Ewell who was in charge of the defense of Richmond.
Went to see Mrs. W. had a visit
From Mrs. F. & H. also Mrs Ewell
Mr S & I went to Mrs L[loyd?]'s in the eve'
Mrs. Ewell may be Lizinka Campbell Brown Ewell (1820-1872) the wife of General Richard Ewell who was in charge of the defense of Richmond.
Friday, January 15, 2010
Wednesday [January] 18th [1865]
Bought a pr. morocco
shoes at $175. Mrs. Lloyd & Minnie
came in the evg'.
shoes at $175. Mrs. Lloyd & Minnie
came in the evg'.
Tuesday [January] 17th [1865]
Flour $800. for a barrel!
meal $100 per bushel. Bought 1 bu.
turnips -- 2 bu. Meal. Opened box of
Soap. Cloudy -- & snowing a little now
and then. Mr. S & I went to the
Evins' in the eve' --
meal $100 per bushel. Bought 1 bu.
turnips -- 2 bu. Meal. Opened box of
Soap. Cloudy -- & snowing a little now
and then. Mr. S & I went to the
Evins' in the eve' --
Monday Jan 16th [1865]
The news received of the
fall of Ft. Fisher -- a very serious and
unexpected loss -- to the Confeder^'a'cy --
Gold selling for $70. for $1. Sister & T.
left for Craighton -- Had four barrels
flour brought down from the Kitchen
Fort Fisher was taken on January 15 by a combined Union Army and Navy assault under the command of Major General Alfred Terry and Rear Admiral David Dixon Porter who received the "Thanks of Congress" for his action.
fall of Ft. Fisher -- a very serious and
unexpected loss -- to the Confeder^'a'cy --
Gold selling for $70. for $1. Sister & T.
left for Craighton -- Had four barrels
flour brought down from the Kitchen
Fort Fisher was taken on January 15 by a combined Union Army and Navy assault under the command of Major General Alfred Terry and Rear Admiral David Dixon Porter who received the "Thanks of Congress" for his action.
Sunday Jan 15th [1865]
Aunty Mr. S and
Self went to Church -- Mr. [Joshua] Peterkin
preached from 2nd V 2nd chp 1st Cor.
Found Sister & Temple at home when
we returned
Self went to Church -- Mr. [Joshua] Peterkin
preached from 2nd V 2nd chp 1st Cor.
Found Sister & Temple at home when
we returned
Thursday, January 14, 2010
Saturday [January] 14th [1865]
Wilmington attacked by
the Yankee fleet -- the second time!
Very cold and cloudy.
Fort Fisher on Cape Fear protected the port at Wilmington, N.C. It had successfully resisted a Federal assault on December 24th
the Yankee fleet -- the second time!
Very cold and cloudy.
Fort Fisher on Cape Fear protected the port at Wilmington, N.C. It had successfully resisted a Federal assault on December 24th
Wednesday, January 13, 2010
Friday 13th [1865]
Wrote to William. Millie
went to walk -- Weather delightful
The government was borrowing flour
today ^'from the citizens of Rd' to feed the Army!
went to walk -- Weather delightful
The government was borrowing flour
today ^'from the citizens of Rd' to feed the Army!
Tuesday, January 12, 2010
Thursday [January] 12th [1865]
Commenced knitting for the
Soldiers -- Opened a barrel of flour.
Our old neighbor Mr. Overly & Son
dined with us -- Louisa sick in bed
Soldiers -- Opened a barrel of flour.
Our old neighbor Mr. Overly & Son
dined with us -- Louisa sick in bed
Monday, January 11, 2010
Wednesday [January] 11th [1865]
Heard from William -- He sailed from
N.Y. for Germany -- Dec. 17th 1864.
A visit in eve' from Mrs. Fourqureau
& Mrs. Evins --
N.Y. for Germany -- Dec. 17th 1864.
A visit in eve' from Mrs. Fourqureau
& Mrs. Evins --
Friday, January 8, 2010
Tuesday Jan 10th [1865]
Rained all day
A visit in the eve' from Mr Holmes
who gives a very gloomy account of
"the times" in the country -- thinks the
Confederacy nearly at an end -- gives it
four months longer. The evacuation of
R___d - & the emancipation question
form the chief topics of conversation.
Commenced giving Milly cod liver Oil.
A visit in the eve' from Mr Holmes
who gives a very gloomy account of
"the times" in the country -- thinks the
Confederacy nearly at an end -- gives it
four months longer. The evacuation of
R___d - & the emancipation question
form the chief topics of conversation.
Commenced giving Milly cod liver Oil.
[Sunday] Jan 8th. [1865]
clear but very cold -- Mr S.
Ma and I went to church, heard an
excellent sermon from dear Mr
P. on the 9th V. 39th Psalm -- In the
eve. walked to Hollywood [Cemetery?]
Milly came down stairs to-day
the first time since Christmas eve.
The Rev. Joshua Peterkin of St. James's Episcopal Church, known for officiating at the funeral of J.E.B. Stuart.
Ma and I went to church, heard an
excellent sermon from dear Mr
P. on the 9th V. 39th Psalm -- In the
eve. walked to Hollywood [Cemetery?]
Milly came down stairs to-day
the first time since Christmas eve.
The Rev. Joshua Peterkin of St. James's Episcopal Church, known for officiating at the funeral of J.E.B. Stuart.
Thursday, January 7, 2010
[Saturday] Jan 7th [1865]
Weather very fitful -- the
early morning -- pleasant as apring -- but
before noon it rained quite heavily
then snowed a little & at sunset
all was clear again -- Spent the day
at Mrs L's -- Took no German Lesson.
early morning -- pleasant as apring -- but
before noon it rained quite heavily
then snowed a little & at sunset
all was clear again -- Spent the day
at Mrs L's -- Took no German Lesson.
Wednesday, January 6, 2010
[Thursday] Jan 5th [1865]
Took no German lesson.
Charlie commenced school with Aunty
Mr. S. & Charlie spent the eve. at
Capt. W.'s.
Charlie commenced school with Aunty
Mr. S. & Charlie spent the eve. at
Capt. W.'s.
Monday, January 4, 2010
[Wednesday] Jan. 4th [1865]
Rode into the city with Charlie
The streets were so slippery that the
old Grey fell on his nose once &
was in constant danger of repeating
the act, all the way down & back. --
Mrs [?] died this morning --
The streets were so slippery that the
old Grey fell on his nose once &
was in constant danger of repeating
the act, all the way down & back. --
Mrs [?] died this morning --
[Tuesday] Jan 3rd [1865]
Snowed nearly all day. Took no
German lesson -- Ma resigned the house-keeping
Mr. S. wrote to William.
German lesson -- Ma resigned the house-keeping
Mr. S. wrote to William.
[Monday] Jan 2nd [1865]
Clear but very cold -- Sister & Temple
left for Craighton -- commenced my German
lessons again.
left for Craighton -- commenced my German
lessons again.
[Sunday] Jan 1st, 1865
Among the great resolutions formed
to-day for the "New Year" is one to
keep a "daily account of events".
Thinking it may prove useful, pleasant
& improving, I hope I may find myself
possessed of sufficient perseverance for
the task -- (doubtful)
This time last week our little Millie
was very ill -- commenced Christmas eve!
to spit blood & continued to do so for three
days & nights -- but to-day she is bright &
apparently quite well, but confined
to bed for fear of a relapse.
Tuesday last ^'Dec 27th' Sister & Temple came up
to spend the remainder of the holidays
Thursday eve' Maj. Page took tea with
us -- Yesterday (Saturday) it snowed
nearly all day -- this morning it is
clear but very cold -- & the walking such
as to prevent our attending Church.
to-day for the "New Year" is one to
keep a "daily account of events".
Thinking it may prove useful, pleasant
& improving, I hope I may find myself
possessed of sufficient perseverance for
the task -- (doubtful)
This time last week our little Millie
was very ill -- commenced Christmas eve!
to spit blood & continued to do so for three
days & nights -- but to-day she is bright &
apparently quite well, but confined
to bed for fear of a relapse.
Tuesday last ^'Dec 27th' Sister & Temple came up
to spend the remainder of the holidays
Thursday eve' Maj. Page took tea with
us -- Yesterday (Saturday) it snowed
nearly all day -- this morning it is
clear but very cold -- & the walking such
as to prevent our attending Church.
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