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.
Friday, February 26, 2010
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 --
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