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 --