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Monday July 8, 1861 It is very warm weather for this place - I remained at home all day. I wrote to my Father- at 3 O'clock it blew and rained a great deal- is now quite a storm- it continued raining untill midnight. We opened our books last night. Paulina made pretty crochet edging for children's Panties - Eva is knitting a baby cap for Mattie. We all well. nothing of events passing. War still on the steady increase.
Tuesday July 9, 1861 This is a very damp morning - rained very much last night. I rode this morning at five. I will write today to Sis and Brother Thomas. I am having a pair of pants made for Jamie. It rained very often this afternoon.
Wednesday July 10, 1861 It is a chilly day. Eva not well to day took a dose of Picra - at one O'clock Bella Ada & myself went to Miss Badger's Office then shopping for shoes. returned with Octavia’s & Mrs Badger to dinner- there is expectations of [?] in Louisville - between the Secession and Union people - about 8 O'clock. Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Hoyne - Mr & Mrs Tomlinson Mr & Mrs George G((Seaverns?))] also Charles (( unclear))]. I received a letter from Pa, also one for Bella & Eva from Mattie.
Thursday July 11, 1861 This is a beautiful day. Eva better. children gone with Nancy to Market. Ada & I went shopping. Mrs Maxwell went with us. Octavia took dinner with us, Miss Sally Speed Mrs. Lightburne & Mrs. Ellen Shipp, also Mrs. Ledine came to us. we came home- and did so just as ma got into the house. Paulina making a Maraposa for Ella Badger red & white worsted. I wrote to Brother Thomas Shreve. Mr. Badger received a letter from him.
Friday July 12 1861 This is a cool morning. Mr. Badger received his new suit of clothes to day. I am going down town. I expect Mr. Dawson here to dinner to day. I wrote to my Mother this morning. there has been quite a fight in Missouri - government forces victorious another fight in Virginia. Mrs. Gilman, Mrs. Peck & Mrs Gia Gray called to see me. I went shopping bought some worsted to make Ella a pink Maraposa. Mrs. Branson & Octavia dined with us. Received a letter from Joe.
Saturday July 13, 1861 This is a lovely morning. rose at five - we all in health. Ella has come to spend day - she said I am going shopping after morning prayers. we all go up stairs to study. I will write to brother Joe this morning- we went shopping at 11, returned at 2. Mr. & Mrs. [empty space] called when I was not at home - Miss Gibb called. I called to see Mrs. (( Hardin?))the dress maker. Mrs. Badger Belle & Nancy went to Father Badgers at the west end. Eva still troubled with cold in bowels -us well. Rev Heywoods family expected here next Wednesday. Mr. Badger had a letter from Mr. Hunt- wants a house here.
Sunday July 14, 1861 This is a lovely morning. I rose at five, went into Library and seated myself for writing. I will write to Pa & David. We went to Trinity Church. Octavia John & James Speed Father Badger Horace & Eddie all took dinner with us. about five O'clock it rained. Mr Belknap of Louisville came to see us.Mr. Badger went to the Depot to see Mr. Brandon & Mr. Belknap off. Eva better.