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Friday Oct 17, 1862

It is beautiful to day. I went visiting all day - called on Mrs Willard Mrs T. M Walker - Mrs F. Y Adams Mrs Leonard Mrs Byford Miss McCabe Miss Stewart after Tea I called to see Mrs Flint & Misses Clarks On returning I lost my new onyx sleeve button. Mr. Badger is out.

Saturday Friday crossed out Oct 18

It is lovely to day. I do not feel well. I wil write to sister Belle. Mrs Badger gone to see Mr Hunt. Sunday they will leave for New York. Belle & Eva gone down street

Sunday Oct 19, 1862

It is again lovely weather all gone to Church but me. Mr Hunt dined with me - Mr Badger and children gone to their Grandpa Badgers Brackett Badger arrived today from New York. John Hilton came from Louisville. I wrote to Pa. Walter Hilton Brackett & Albert Badger all came to see us. Mr Badger and Mr Hunt left at 7 Oclock to night. Mr. Badger felt badly about leaving us.

Monday Oct. 20

This is again a beautiful day. all well but me - Brackett Badger is staying with us on a visit. children have gone to invite some friends of ours to the club.

Tuesday Oct 21st

More charming weather. I feel a little better. have invited about 30 besides our club. I have finished childrens tartelons will write to morrow to Mr. Badger - baby has 2 upper teeth.

Wednesday Oct 22nd

It is still charming weather. I got a hack and took all the children out inviting friends. I wrote to Mr Badger I was invited to go to the Theatre to night by Octave & Brackett

Thursday Oct 23rd

We are quite busy to day arranging for Club to night of the Grass hoppers. Brackett Badger gave me a handsome vase to hold the grape tree - it was fixed very pretty with grapes tied on at nine the company began to assemble - many were in full dress - all looked well. about 150 persons were here - we had good music - children all looked well - and danced well. Sheridan danced the Polka and was very much applauded. about 12 O.clock Leiutennant Cook and Mr. Bird came with the Government band the 16 Illinois regimental. they played beautiful Music - we invited all into supper. there was many in the band - after they eat they went into the Vestibule and played more twice they played Dixie for me - the Leiutennant said he would have them play all night if I said so - I wish he had been in earnest. the company left at 3 Oclock - all seemed to enjoy themselves. it was a brilliant crowd - I wish Mr Badger had been here - some sent regrets - we all well - it rained slightly