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Monday July 22nd 1861.
There was quite a blow last evening. Mr Tilford of Lexington came to see us & his Son. we went to Unitarian Church heard Mr Morris. it is quite cool this morning. I wrote to Pa last night. I will write to day to Brother of Rhoda. the Lake is very rough this morning. many Vessels are in and the little Tugs busy at work. I rode this morning at five. all of us well. Ella & 2 little Hiltons? came to see us. we all went down town for a walk. great deal of excitement intown. new from Eastern Virginia repulse at Mannassa Junction. the Government troops defeated and driven back loss severe. Confederate Army victorious. glorious news forthe South. Mr. Tilford John & Octavius called to see us.
Tuesday July 23 1861.
A lovely morning, we rode at five. went with Belle & Eva to Depot expecting to meet Siss & family but they did not arrive. Ella Badger &? Licinia? Hilton came to see me took lunch here, and then I went down street to Mr Badgers Office. returned home with him Mr. Hilton & Octavius to dinner. Mrs Redmond? & daughter called to see me. Organ Man played for children. I bought new shoes for baby & Eva. after Tea called on Mrs. Thomas Hoyne?. she not at Home
Wednesday July 24 1861.
Children rode at five this morning. we are very well. Sun rose beautifully this morning. I will write to Ma to day. Mr Tilford is coming to dine with us -- it is now three O Clock and looks like rain -- the air of the Lake is making my children very brown -- they were exceedingly fair. Children went out walking late
Thursday July 25 1861
This is a bright day. at 2 Oclock we are invited by Mr Heely? to visit his Gallery of paintings -- we will have early dinner --then we will go out to the Farm and see Father Badger -- at 3 we went to theGallery of painting then to the Farm. returned late -- Mrs. Grant Bentley called to see me
Friday July 26 1861.
It rained this morning at five when I arose -- we are all very well. I played a long time on the Piano -- Belle received a letter from Fredericka. it poured rain all Afternoon. Mr. Badger went to Hotel to see mr. Keith of Covington. we all very well. children romp out a great deal. Pauline is embroidering 2 pair of slippers fro me to give to my little Neices.