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May 18-14
No church again. It is too far to walk and my nose cold is so bad; worse then I've ever had it before. I have done much reading. Some of Dr. Cumming's books. In a letter from Sue this week she writes us the good news, I don't know the authority, that Virginia is to be defended at all costs. General [Bradley T.] Johnson it seems had a hand in this move. Every preparation is now being made to resist the enemy getting to Richmond. Some hard fighting is expected in the next few weeks. May God give us the victory. A letter from Sis. She tells me Sister Mary is expected up this week. I hope much she will come for many reasons. Sally says Jabe is about 18 miles from Richmond; has been having hard times. For two days his whole Regiment, officers and all lived on parched corn, one ear and a half per day. He did not complain and wrote in good spirits. I'm very poorly this week with my nose cold; in bed one day.
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