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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.