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Saturday Sept. 14 1861. It threatened rain – at 3 Oclock Siss & myself spent shopping – staid late – she bought childrens yellow Merino, ?. I bought Ma a black check dress and Bombazine Apron, childrens knitting Ma ? collars. Mr. Caulfield came to see us.

Sunday Sept 15. 1861. Went to Unitarian Church with Mr. Badger. Father Badger ? John Milton Mr. Schaffer great grand Uncle of my children by marriage all took? with us.

Monday Sept 16. 1861 It rained all night and still continued all today. I went to Mr Badgers office – Julia of Florence ? came here to day – recieved a letter from Mr. Shrene saying Siss of Virginia might stay longer – we are making Ma a dress – Siss children not unclear.

Tuesday Sept 17 1861 We are all in health to day but Siss,s baby – he has high Fever – unclear at home all day – made Ada a handsome Plaid skirt Siss gave her

Wednesday Sept 18– This is a beautiful day. Siss & baby spent a bad night. This morning he is a little better. Childrens new shoes came home. High with brass islets. Mr. Badger said at dinner that he was going to ? Louisville at 8 Oclock – so I dressed my whole family so did Virginia & Siss have trunks and everything ready to go at 8– but we could not get an omnibus and we had to remain – we got 2 Hacks and one express wagon and hurried to the Depot – but it was too late – children & all very disappointed – Mr. Hunt wants to see Mr Badger in Louisville.