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Oct. 11-17
Hear Mr. Nelson preach from the text "And they made light of it." Monday the 12th sent Emily's verses on "Counting the Cost" to the Churchman. Hope they may be appreciated by Mr. Sprigg and they may be given a place in His Poet's Corner. I think they deserve it. Oct. the 13th sent off poor Tittums to the mill. It made my heart feel sad to see him start for I've had some pleasant hours with him. Poor puss! I can but wonder what will be your fate. Write Bob Minor to ask if he can clear up the mystery about brother Peter (vis his being in Chicago practicing his profession.) Wednesday the 14th Ma, Nannie, Ellen and I go down to Uncle Bob' s for a visit of one night. Call in the evening to see Sister Mary. Lyd and I talk over business matters including her dresses for the winter and how she should spend the money she got for her red merino dress. Cousin Ann Mac sold it for me in Richmond. I got about $30 per yard for it. Lyd has had another letter from her Mother and Father and I feel much relieved about brother Peter as brother Sam tells Lyd he is proud to say he is doing good service to our cause-so the report was false as I thought it. My heart feels lightened of a heavy load. Aunt Sally tells me a secret. A heavy rain comes up Wednesday evening so we do not get home until Friday about dinner time. Bring some of the new Molasses with us to treat on. Uncle Bob has gone largely into the business this year. We take down Peggy, the cat, to Aunt Sally so Peck II is my only cat pet now. Find Sue's little baby very poorly. I have many fears for it. Have a very kind letter in the evening from Dr. Sprigg, he accepts my verses; says they will appear in the next week or two-requests me to send more. An era in Met's life. He aimed a successful shot for the first time and brought down a squirrel on Saturday the 17th. He killed four squirrels and a bird. I hardly think the house will hold him now. News of two cavalry fights this week, in both of which we were victorious. Oh, that so many laurels would only conduct us to the Olive Branch! Am thankful to hear Dave is safe.
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