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Monday July 15 1861. It is warm this morning looks like rain. I went into a Neighbor Mrs. Peck to see if we could rent her house for Mr. A.D. Grant. I then went to the office. it rained just after I got home. Mrs. M.I. Walker came to see me after Tea. Mr & Mrs. W. K. Brown called to see us--it rained in the evening. Tuesday July 16 1861 Wrote two letters this morning for my servants to send to their relations in Louisville. Our Piano has just arrived. children all well. we have a case of diptheria next door to us. it is quite warm today. I have not gone out to day. Misses Forsyth called to see me. John and James Speed and Mr. Badger took Belle and Eva to rowon the lake. We all well. Wednesday July 17,1861 This is a lovely morning.I wa sup at five and wrote a long letter to Ma from Eva. We will arrange things to day to receive Mr. Haywood and family. We expect them in the morning.Mr. badger has opened the Piano and the children are delighted. We dressed to call on Mrs. Ely last night and then remembered their day was Thursday. Received letter from home.Sister V and family caught in a severe rain while riding. It gave Jamie a Chill. Thursday Juky 18,1861 A lovely morning we have. All of us in health.Mr. Haywood will not come until after the Election.Pauline has knit pretty collars of thread for children. We all very well. Children gone walking. Mrs. (( unclear) Decker called to see me.We after Tea to see Mrs. Ely. Octave spent night with us. So us to be ready to go to the Depot early to receive his distant family. Friday July 19,1861 We were dressed at five this morning to go to Depot.Mr. Abadger,Ovtave and myself took a Cup of Coffee and started. Nancy present with Coffee. It rained all night and would could not take Belle and Eva with us as we promised them. As we got in Depot the Cars stopped An day there was a general shake of hands before they got out. There was Sister Hilton and Husband ((Don?)) HutchingsnAlice Florence Carrie and baby boy. (( unclear)) Julia had him. We got in Omnibus and went out to Father Badgers with them where they are to remain. Took breakfast and returned home. Heard from Captain Coleman of Louisville last Tuesday 16th he was buried yesterday. He was 61 years old. He was buried from St. Pauls Church. Saturday July 20, 1861 This has been a very pretty day. We are all in fine health.Eddie and Hutching came to see us. Mrs. Morris and Mrs. Hayes came to see me. Ella and Florence Hilton came also. Received a letter from Pa with samples of silk for dress. Sunday July 2,1861 This morning looks like rain. We are all in fine health. Will go to Churacj. I will write to my Ftaher to day. I hope to see my Sisters in Chicago tomorrow or next day. Our home in Louisville is not yet sold. Some Gemtlemen here want to buy it. It is such a beautiful home. I see none here I like better ,none of my children were born there. Belle Eva and Mary Virginian were born on third street one house from the corner of walnut. Sister (( Paulds?)) owns the house and lives in it. We sold it to her. Ada and Sheridan were born on walnut street one door from third. House very near Sister’s Mrs. (( unclear)), Mother of Father live with her.