University of Virginia Library

Sept. 24-30

Such an excitement during the night and early Sunday morning. The stable was broken open early in the night and one of the best horses taken out. John Mac and Daddy start off in the night to try and overtake the rogues. They return about night fall-bring no tidings of the horse. Don't suppose she will ever be heard from again. This is the second fine horse Daddy has had stolen from him since the first of July. Mary Lewis gets home on monday with a fine new set of teeth which are a great improvement to her appearance. Saturday John and Ellie start for Richmond. Poor little Bully, I don't know how he will exist without his "Ministering Angel." We will all miss Ellie for she is a sweet good girl. Very dry weather.