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Sunday, June 10, 1861

A lovely morning - Eva gone to Mr. Wywoods? Sunday school. Belle much better this morning - no fever. I hope to go to church - Pa received a letter from Joe - he is at unclearunclear at Cleveland, his wife and child met him at Cincinnati and have gone there too. I will write to Mr. Badger today - all of us well but Belle - how my heart breaks at the thought that Wednesday next I am to leave Kentucky and make my home in Chicago a strange place leave all my devoted relations? here - it is the first time we have ever been separated except for a little while, it is my unclear. I feel unable? to the task?. I have lived in Louisville since I was two years. My poor Mother is getting old and in delicate health - she will feel it sadly?. Our beautiful house built one year ago with every comfort, all planned by my husband, we will sell - it has water all over, even in the third story - unclear the same - unclearunclear bowling alley a very fine one - Billiard room, white marble steps in front - everything is beautiful. A large yard on all sides - and in a delightful neighborhood. But my husband thinks he can business so much better in Chicago so I suppose it is all for the best. I and Ada went to Church/Christ Church, Virginia brought us home in her carriage. Belle was very well all until 6 O'Clock when her pain returned and she had slight Fever. Octavus came to see me so did David.

Monday, June 17, 1861