Another warm day and much excitement in our family, for sympathy with a neighbor and friend whose only son was wounded at Atlanta, and after four week’s suffering, this morning had his leg amputated, reaction has barely taken place, and very little hopes of his life. Lou is much distressed, and her exclamations of sympathy for poor Billy Burt weigh heavily on my spirits, although I am not acquainted with the young man. Mrs. Hamilton received a note from her husband at West Point, he had seen Eddie and Maj. Crump, said Eddie would be over today, but alas, I was sadly disapointed. No news from home yet – Maj. Cheatham arrived from Atlanta today, seems very hopeful. God grant our Armies may be victorious.
Oh misery how warm it has been – heard this morning at the breakfast Table Gen’l Chalmers with his command would be at West Point today, and have watched eagerly to hear news from home, as Maj. Crump is with him, but alas have been sadly disapointed. I am very sad never to hear one word, it does seem they might find some way to send me word – Lou and I with Lizzie’s assistance finished Lou’s dress, and it fits really nice, and I am thankful.
Mrs. McGavrock and Mrs. Hamilton called this morning. We all had a delightful bath, after the scorching heat. Lou and I beat Mrs. Reynolds & Mary Lou badly at Cards. Mr. Chambers sent the Ladies two latest novels, in which we all expect a great treat – Joseph 2d Court – Ladie Audlie’s Secret –
Today has been one of the warmest I ever experienced – Lou and I buisy sewing on her dress – I finished the waiste, Lizzie the skirt and I think we will finish it tomorrow –
No news from any point today – Mary Lou joined Lou to entertain relations, Mrs. Reynolds & Mrs. Johnson went to Mrs. Hamilton’s, so Mrs. Young and I had the Pond to ourselves and the water was delightful after this warm day. Lou & I beat again at Cards –
10 o’clock at night – still suffocating. I don’t know how we shall manage to get through the night.
Today is the first of Autumn – No falling leaves or withering buds greet us – all is sunshine and happiness – fruit in abundance, and our bath as delightful as in Summer time. Mary Lou has more confidence in swimming, yet I can go farther – Poor Lou’s relations were with her, and she could not indulge. We all enjoy life at Waverly, more than any place I have chanced to meet since the War. Gen. Cheatam’s Orderly came today for the horses, the Maj. & Gov. have gone, so no more horse back pleasures for Lou & I. Forrest has completely rid the Country above of Yanks, all bright in his Camp, nothing deffinite from Va. Ga. or Mobile. Lou and I redeemed our character tonight, in opposition to Mrs. Reynolds and Mary Lou –
After all my sitting up so late, Mr. Clapp went off and forgot my letter, or at least, I failed to awake in time to give it to him.
We have had a pleasant day, as usual, to me each day is delightful at Waverly – there is not much variety, but ’tis always pleasant – We all together had a nice bath, although ’twas very cold. I was really timid and foolish in the Water, tried to cross, but did not get more than half way, hope I will succeed some time.
Still no news from home, and nothing different from the Army’s –
Mrs. Reynolds and Mrs. Johnson went to Columbus this morning, Col. Young also. Lou, Mary L. and I had quite a nice time although alone. The Miss’s Burt called. Mr. Clapp came out with Col. Young on his way to Holly Springs. We all had a short bath this eve, as the Gentleman wanted to go in. Mrs. Young and Maj. Henderson took Tea, and we all spent a very pleasant eve. I sat up very late writing to Capt. Henderson –
No news from any portion of the Country –
The day passed as usual – Waverly is always pleasant to me. Spent the day in Kniting, backgammon, sleeping &c. We had a delightful time in the Pond, have not succeeded in swiming across yet. Good news from Va. today – Lee has had a great Victory, capturing 2,000 Yanks, killing and wounding large numbers – Report of the Siege of Petersburg being abandoned for the present. Nothing later from Mobile, Forrest or Ga. Lincoln is trying to arrange to send peace delegates, only for policy in the next election, of course we can never agree with him in our terms of peace.
No news from home – had a nice game of Euchre after tea. Lou, dear girl, I cannot but love you too well -
Lou and I as usual too late for breakfast, We all spent most of the morning in the Octagon – Mr. Clapp and Col. Chambers making themselves very entertaining – I do like Mr. Clapp so much –
Lou and I came up stairs, Lou occupied her time in writing to her Bro. Vallie – I of course in sleeping –
We had rather a discussion at dinner about Southern people taking the Oath of Allegiance to the Yankee Gov. Mr. Clapp had the advantage of the discussion, his view being strictly against it. The gentleman returned to Columbus after dinner, we spent the evening in slumber. Mr. & Mrs. Hamilton took Tea, and spent the evening with us. I do feel so uneasy about home, no news decisive from any portion of our Armyies
I began on the hat immediately after breakfast, succeeded in forming a very nice brim, and Mrs. Reynolds was pleased, I do not think I was cut out for a Miliner or hat maker. Poor Lou, is loosing all her hair, and it really distresses me, I wish I could remedy the evil. We all went to bathe, I improved a little in swiming , not confidence enough yet. Mr. Clapp and Mr. Chambers arrived at Waverly this evening – Lou and I played against Mrs. Reynolds and Mr. Clapp at Whist – spent a very pleasant eve, returned early, and I venture to say Lou and I will enjoy it, as we did not sleep any last night for the Musquitoes
I had a regular seige today with Mrs. Reynolds hat, and did not finish it. Mrs. Johnson and I both failed to make a brim, I retreated to my room in disgust, the other girls were all enjoying a nice nap. We all went to bath, Mary Lou and I improved very much in swiming, not able to swim across the Pond yet. As usual, we played Euchre after Tea. Lou and I were beaten only one game – No news of importance from the Armys –
Belle
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