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Hannah 26. -- 29

Monday May 25th 1863

I received a letter from Mr Badger -- he is well, also one from home. Judge Maniere died on Saturday. our black woman Nancy sick to day. Ella & I went out shopping with Sheridan & Ada, did not return untill late -- was caught in the rain. bought myself and children buff calicoes, silk gloves and a blue spotted Lawn for myself. after Tea Frank Honore, came in and we played cards -- went with him to see Mrs? Gurnee, Ella stayed all night with me.

Teusday May 26th

It looks like rain -- baby had a severe fall out of his Crib -- on the top of his head. and to finish the incidents of the day Ada tossed up a China doll. which came down on his head Hannah came back this morning. I have a bad sorethroat. Ella went home at four O. clock. I wrote to Mr Badger and Virginia I was so sick at six that I had to go to bed, and send for the doctor. Eva has been for weeks having her front took tooth? straightened Henry Wheeler came to see me --

Wednesday May 27th

This is a bad day -- I suffered all night with my throat. Dr did not come -- Eva has bought a new ball. Mrs Dudley,s little girl fell into a well yesterday -- she was a beautiful two year old child her only daughter -- her husband was in New York at the time and she at the Tremont Hotel. it was very sad -- received a letter from Mr Badger -- he at the St. Nicholas Hotel. Mrs Flint & Lena came to see me -- also Mr Henning.