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[At top of page above header\ Left home on Sept 19 -- with children

Wednesday Sept 16th 1863

It has been intensely hot to day. I did not go out. made childrens red cloth cloaks. all my children went down to Ice Cream Saloon and treated themselves. after ten Father Badger came in -- also Walter. and Mr Bigelow. we played billiards -- received a letter from Pa in New York. Dr & Mrs Pitney called -- I sent my regret to Mrs Ludingtons party. we all better of our colds.

Thursday Sept 17

This is a busy day -- we all well -- hurrying to get off to Louisville just as busy we are as bees -- I spent most of the day down town shopping for presents. it raining most of the day --

Friday Sept 18

I packed all my trunks to day -- Mother Badger Aunt Lizzie and Ariana came and stayed all day with me -- Licinia also came and said Good bye -- everything ready -- we will leave in the morning.

Saturday Sept 19

I arose at six. had all the children dressed -- took our breakfast and left the house at seven in a hack -- got in the car -- and there was Walter Hilton Alice & Florence all to say good bye to us. Mr Bigelow also came down. at half past seven we started. traveled along very safely and comfortably. at five O. clock we stopped at Indianapolis -- went into the sitting and remained an hour. met Capt Hinckley who was very kind and assisted us. with our packages. we took the sleeping Car and met Mr Tom Martin & his daughter Annie going to Louisville we all went to bed and slept untill two O. clock, then the Conductor woke us up -- and we got ready to leave -- as soon as the car stopped brother Faulds jumped in -- and took us all into the Omnibus -- we crossed the river and in a little while stopped at My Mothers door -- she and my Sister Virginia stood there to receive us. they were all delighted to see us -- we had supper and got into bed at four O. clock.

Sunday Sept 20th

This is a lovely warm day -- we all well -- went to church with children -- heard Mr Cruik preach -- saw many friends after church went down to Brother Shreve,s saw them all. Sister Belle looks pale and thin -- she has a beautiful little girl 4 weeks old. her other two children are fine and hearty. returned to Ma,s to dinner -- after dinner went to see Sister Belle again --

Monday Sept 21st

The Weather is warm and fine I went down to see Liss -- then called to see Mrs Worley at Galt House. Sally Hunt Mrs Harrison and Mrs Breckinridge called -- so did Miss Jane --