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Tuesday, 2nd July, 1861 This is a very beautiful day. Ellen Badger stayed all night with us. After breakfast Father Badger & Horace called. At ten Oclock Ella myself & Belle & Eva went shopping on Lake Street. They have very fine business houses. My husband has the finest bank in Chicago. I received a letter from Pa & Joe this morning. They all very well. I will write to them today.

Wednesday, 3rd July 1861 It is beautiful weather - I stayed at home today and arranged my linen closet. Mr. and Mrs. Bryan of Louisville called to see me. They are spending the summer here. Mr. Badger, James & John unclear, Ella Badger & my children went rowing in a little boat. At 1 O'clock Mr and Mrs Ely of Chicago came to see me. Then gentlemen? called with their wives a unclear unclear. I like the customs.

Thursday 4th July 1861 A glorious day it is on the lake. Some boats are crowded with picnic parties. A very long train passed crowded going to Hyde Park. At Cottage Grove many companies spent their day. At 11 Oclock Mr. and Mrs. unclear & daughters of Blanche Bryan? called to see me. At 12 Oclock Mr. and Mrs. Henry unclear called to see me. Mr. A.D, Hunt of Louisville fined with us. At 4 Father Badger came in from his home at the West End and took us all to his house to shoot crackers. We did not return until 9 in the evening. Then we saw plenty of Fire Works. Mr. Badger returned at 10 he has been residing with Mr. Hunt?. There was very pretty Fire Works next door to us. some came over? wall?.

Friday July 5th 1861 We did not rise early this morning. Weather beautiful. Belle learned how to crochet roses?. They improve in French. Mr. Hunt and Mr. Tifford came to say good bye they leave for Lexington. I will write to Brother Joe. At 7 Oclock Mr. and Mrs, Tinklemen called to see us. The organ man played here for children.

Saturday July 6 1861 It is quite warm today. I am writing to Sister