Millie had another attack
last night --
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 --
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