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Thursday June 20, 1861 This is a lovely day. Sisters called to see me. I will spend to day with Sister Belle- yesterday a young mum by the name of unclear was accidently shot. Belle is better this morning but still has some pain. Dr Roger called and says Belle is convelescing fast - he thoroughly examined her and says she has had decided Pleuris.I received letter from Rhoda. at 12 I dined with Siss - with all my children - we returned home at Six. Belle complained more of pain to night. Siss sent us home in her Carriage. Mary Blanegamil? & Eliza Nock came to see me - all of us well but Belle . Friday June 21 1861 .A very pretty day. At 12 Virginia came to our house to take us to her house to spend the day.We all went,Belle still has her pain.We went riding with Virginia. Eight O’clock in the evening we returned home. I went into Mr. Robert Tylers to say Good Bye.Saw them all said Good Bye to us with broken hearts. Sis Pa Lavinia and John saw us off. Received dispatch from Mr. Badger to bring Jim and Nancy our black folks . We free 4 grown and two children.Their names are Jim Nancy, Louisa ,Sue,Frank, & Mary.((unclear)) came for us at one. Our party was large. There was Octavious Badger Myself Belle, Eva, Ada, and Sheridan. (( unclear)) White Pauline French Governess the Ellen’s and black Nancy and Jim. It was very hot. Mrs. (( unclear)) Anderson sent us over Ice water. We filled one(( Buss?)). Eva’s heart was nearly broken at leaving home relations and all. We locked up our house and will determine what to do with it later. It is a very handsome house ( our home). Then we took (( sleeping)) ((Cars)) for Chicago. Poor French Sophia with her children Frederika and Matilda came to say Good Bye. They cried very much at losing such good friends - as we have been to them. I gave her some money for children’s (( unclear )) (( unclear)). We slept very well in ((Cars?)) and children passed a good night. Sunday June 23 1861. We arrived in Chicago this morning at six. My husband was there to receive us. All were delighted to see him. He carried us right to our home. He has taken for us a Magnificent house on Michigan Avenue. All furnished handsomely. Breakfast served up by a white girl May he hired in fine style. We are all delighted. We have the lake before our door. The little boats are sailing all the time.Father Badger came to see us with Ella after breakfast. Mr. Badger and all of the children have gone to his fathers. I am home writing, I do not feel well. I must write to Ma. It is cool it’s evening. Monday June 24 1861 . Rose early this morning. Children out playing. Nancy cooked a nice breakfast. Octavious slept here and breakfasted with us. I am having all our trunks unpacked.Pauline is giving children French lesson. Mrs. (( unclear)) called. So did Mrs. (( unclear)) of Chicago.