[Editor's note: The author tends not to capitalize a number of words which traditionally are capitalized. These include God, Bible, Baptist, Presbyterian. In order to keep from filling the text with [sic] notations we have left the original as is. Further, she tends not to include a period after Mr or Mrs. We have left that as it is. Finally, she spells certain words incorrectly, such as: untill, carr and excelent. In addition she used "come" where we might use "came": "Ma come over to supper." For example. These are marked with a [sic].] From December the 26th, 1848 To May the 19th, 1851 1848-9 December the 26th, Alec Wright, Tyler Harrison, David Richardson and others called, Margaret Barnet and W. Crawford here tonight, wrote a letter to Madam Salvo, read in Exodus, killed 30 hogs, but fear the weather is too warm,, 27th Went to the kitchen at day break, did not come in untill [sic] supper, feel very unwell have a slight headache, and feel very much fatigued, think the weather is too warm, but feel more uneasy about one of the negroes than any thing else now, but do hope and trust that all will be well soon, several called today, read in Exodus, 28th Margaret Barnet left this mor[nin]g, several called, all the sick better today,, hope all are doing well, read in Exodus, finished in the kitchen after twelve tonight,, 29th Been raining all day, and much warmer tonight, feel very much afraid that the weather is too warm for the meat, several gentlemen called today, two gentlemen here tonight from Bolingreen [sic] about Lawson, read in Exodus, 30th Mrs. Harrison, Mrs. Phinizy, Capt. Deane and others here today,, Dr. Hay here tonight,, Mrs. Barnet here this evening, read in Proverbs, 31st My birth day, 38 years old today, and feel truly grieved to think I am so wicked,, and have never done the first thing worthy of notice, but hope from this out I may reform; Mrs. Mayne called twice today,, Dr. Hay and Daniel Deupree here tonight, I hope the sick are better,, wrote a note to Ma and one to Mrs. Morton, read in Exodus,, January 1849 1st D. Deupree and Dr. Hay left this mor[nin]g, Emily and myself got up early this mor[nin]g, eat [sic] breakfast at sunrise, went over to Mrs. Phinizy's eat [sic] breakfast there, then went on to Aunt Greer's staid [sic] there about an hour (Mrs. Phinizy with us) went to Mrs. Mayne's, had an egg nog left about eleven oclock [sic], got to Mrs. Joe Morton's about twelve eat dinner, had egg nog first, started about three oclock [sic] to Capt Deane's 1849 got there about half after three, left at four, got to Ma's about half an hour by sun, left after supper, left Mrs. P. at home and got home before eight, every one at every house seemed pleased to see us, found all well at home, and feel so happy and thankful for it, a traveler here tonight, Capt Deane, Mr. Harrison and others called today,, I have not done a stitch of work today, the first new year ’s day I think that I ever passed without work, if I were able it was not Sunday; merely went round to see the neighbors out a rattle [?] saying that I would not work today, for fear I would have to work all the year, Mrs. Phinizy seemed to enjoy it as much as I did,, read in Proverbs, and do hope that a kind providence will enable me to live a better life than I have ever done, and I do think I will try, god [sic] helping me,, 2nd Capt Deane, Mr. Phinizy and others called here today,, I have been very unwell all day, Wrote a letter to Aunt Ransom and one to L. J. Deupree (Miss) read in Proverbs, rec[eive]d a note from Dick, 3rd W. Crawford and others called today, Miss P. Rolin and Emelia [sic] Thompson came this mor[nin]g to stay some days, read in Proverbs, a traveler here tonight,, 4th Miss P. Rolin and E. Thompson left this evening, Mr. Harrison and Capt Deane here this evening, Wrote a letter to Lizzie Jennings, read in Exodus, finished five shirts for Mr. Greer this evening, 5th George Williams dined here, Boyd Tuck and others called, Margarette [sic] Barnet here tonight, read in Exodus, this has been the most unpleasant or rather, the coldest day we have had, 6th Capt Pinckney, Mr. Burpee and others here today, been a very cold day, wrote a note to Dick who came down this evening, read in Proverbs, Dr. Hay's family came this evening,, 7th Boyd Tuck here this mor[nin]g, Dick left this evening, Mr. G. and myself went over to Dr. Hay's this evening, been snowing and hailing nearly all day, but not enough to lay on the ground, read in Proverbs, 8th A very cold rainy day, Dr Hay, Howard Hayes, Mr. Yarber 1849 and others called, Daniel Deupree and his nephew dined here, a traveler here tonight, read in Proverbs, do hope we may all rise well in the mor[nin]g, or at least be better,, 9th Dr Barr, Dr Hay, Mr Harrison, several drovers, and several children here today,, read in Exodus, Miss Barnet left this evening 10th Several called today, Dr Hay and Capt Deane staid [sic] until bedtime, indeed Dr Hay here now, read in Proverbs, been a very cold day, Dr Barr worked on Nap's teeth, heard this evening Dick was sick with colic, hope not much,, 11th Capt Deane and Dr Hay left this mor[nin]g, wrote to Dick and rec[eive]d an answer, he is much better,, and do hope he may continue Miss E. Brooks, and Miss Susan Tuck come [sic] this mor[nin]g, are here now,, (night) four travelers here tonight, read in Proverbs, been a very cold day, I think the coldest we have had,, 12th Raining and sleeting this mor[nin]g, some thing warmer this evening, Dr Hay and others here today,, Emily and myself rode over to Dr Hay's this evening, rec[eive]d a not from Dick, read in Proverbs, 13th All but Mr. G.. went to Pleasant Grove to preaching, heard Mr Brantly preach from the 15th verse of the 24th chapter of Joshua, (“\choose you this day, whom ye will serve) I thought a most excelent [sic] sermon, and a very appropriate one,, Mrs. Joe Morton, Miss Barnet and others called this mor[nin]g, Mrs. Dunnahoo [?] her son, Mr Harrison and Col Morton dined here, W. Harrison and others called this evening, Ma here tonight, read in Ecclesiastes 14th Ma and myself spent the day with Mrs Phinizy, came home before sundown, Mr Harrison , and N. Biggers here, [?] Jack up about stealing, I feel very [sic] about it, but sincerely hope all will be right, John Linton called this evening, read in Proverbs, the children commenced school this mor[nin]g,, 16th Mrs Phinizy, A. Wright and others here today,, been raining nearly all day, Read in Leviticus, wrote a note to Ma, 17th Twenty three years today since we were married, Emily and myself spent the day at Mrs Mayne's, Dr Barr plugged a tooth for me, been raining nearly all day, Judge Dougherty and wife, Dr Hay 4) 1849 Mr Harrison, Capt Deane and others called, Mr Everhart dined here, read in Leviticus,, 18th Mr Everhart, Capt Deane and others here today, Mr. Roberts here tonight, (from the marble quarry) read in Leviticus,, 19th James and William Mayne, Mr and Mrs Phinizy here today,, Read in Leviticus, sold Jackson today, and I feel truly thankful I did not know it untill [sic] he was gone, sincerely hope he will find a kind good master, and that he will be a good servant,, he has always been a good boy, and is or was the first negro born ours,, 20th Joe Morton, Mr. Winfry, Dr Hay and others called, A. Wright here tonight,, Emily has been quite unwell for two days, but something better tonight, read in Leviticus, wrote a note to Mrs. Hay this evening,, 21st Dick here all day, Mr G and myself went to Dr Hay's this evening to meet Dr Moore, read in Numbers, 22nd Several called today, been at work in the garden all day, feel fatigued, read in Numbers, wrote a note to Dr Hay, sent Cordelia over there,, 23rd Been in the garden again all day, wrote a note to Dick, rece[ive]d one from Dr Hay, Sarah Hay here tonight, Dr Hay has just left,, Boyd Tuck, C. Dougherty and others here today, read in Numbers,, 24th Been in the garden all day again, Dr Dearing, Ma, Miss P. Rolin and others here today, wrote a note to Dick and one to Mrs. Mayne, read in Numbers,, 25th Mrs Hay, Aunt Greer, Aunt Kitty and others spent the day with us, Mr Harrison and Sister, Mr Patrick, Dr Moore and others spent the evening here, wrote a note to Dick rece[ive]d an answer, Mrs Falkner here tonight, read in Numbers, rece[ive]d a note from Mrs Mirtis Franklin, 26th A rainy mor[nin]g, Dr Hay and others here today,, wrote a note to Mrs Franklin, read in Numbers,, 27th Dr Hay, Boyd Tuck and Dewberry Tuck here today, Dew (5 1849 berry Tuck give [sic] me a rocking chair, read in Numbers, 28th Mrs Wright [?] spent the evening here, read in Numbers, and Deuteronomy, this has been a cold day,, 29th Mr G. and myself spent the day in Athens, called at Mrs Clark's, dined at Mrs Stone's, called in a shop or two, and came home before sundown,, read in Deuteronomy,, 30th Mrs Graham, Miss P. Rolin and Ma spent the evening with me, W. Mayne, C. Dougherty Mrs. Joe Morton and Miss Barnet called, wrote a note to Dick, rece[ive]d one from him and one from Mrs Franklin, two horse drovers here tonight, read in Deuteronomy,, 31st Several called today,, wrote a note to Mrs George Williams, and a letter to Mrs E. Pottle,, read in Joshua,, February the 1st Mr Greer started to Warrenton this mor[nin]g, Aunt Kitty and C. Chapin came this mor[nin]g to stay some days, wrote a note to Ma, read in Joshua,, 2nd Mr Harrison, Dr Hay and others called,, P. Bedell, and Dick came since supper, and left at ten oclock [sic], read in Joshua, went to the school house this evening to hear the children recite, we have got on very well since Mr G. left, 3rd Mr G. came home this mor[nin]g, we are all in usual health and I feel truly thankful that we are well and did well during his absence, rece[ive]d a letter from Mrs Pottle, and some flowers, Aunt Kitty and C. Chapin left this mor[nin]g, C. Chapin and Martha Phinizy here this evening, Dr Hay, P. Hayes and others here today, read in Joshua.. 4th Wrote a letter to William Anglin (Va) and a note to Dick, Mr White and others here this evening, read in Joshua, rece[ive]d a letter from Louis J. Deupree,, 5th Went to Capt Deane's this mor[nin]g to see Mrs Paxon, left at eleven oclock [sic], Mrs Paxon came with me we dined at Ma's, went by Aunt Greer's to take Aunt Kitty home, got here about two, Capt Deane came about sundown, him and Mrs Paxon left after eight, read in Joshua,, 6) 1849 6th Several called today, Emily and myself went to Boyd Tuck's this evening, two of Dr Hay's daughters here tonight, rece[ive]d a note from Dick, read in Joshua,, 7th Joe Morton, Dr Hay and others called,, Susan and Martha Tuck here this evening, Mr Lanier here tonight, wrote two notes to Dick, rece[ive]d one from him, read in Judges,, 9th Yesterday Dr Hutcherson and others called, I went to see Mrs. Judy Morton to spend the day, and found her so sick I concluded to stay all night, slept very little, came home at eight oclock [sic] this mor[nin]g, found all well, have been setting out my grafted trees this [?], Mrs Hamilton and others called did not read any yesterday, could not find a bible [sic] last night and did not ask for it, read in Judges today,, 10th Mrs Phinizy, her daughter and Miss Firkham called this mor[nin]g, I walked with them to Pleasant Grove, heard Mr Brantly preach from, "There is a friend that sticketh closer than a brother," I thought a most excellent sermon, Ma, Miss P. Rolin, James Mayne and his wife and others dined here, Dr Hay staid [sic] untill [sic] bedtime, Mr Cleaveland here tonight, wrote to Dick rece[ive]d an answer, read in Judges, 11th All of us went to Pleasant Grove, heard Mr Brantly preach from the 21st verse of the 1st chapter of Mathew, Mrs Winfry, Miss Lucy Biggers, A. Wright, Dick and others dined with us, E. Pringle, Mr Goss, Mr Butler, George Williams, Mrs Winterholder, Ms Night and others called this evening, Read in Judges, I went over to see Sister about sundown, came home since eight oclock [sic] 12th A. Wright and Mr. Cleaveland left this mor[nin]g, George Williams and others here today, commenced reading the life of Adam Clark wrote a note to Ma, rece[ive]d an answer, read in Judges, 13th I spent the day at Mr Graham's very pleasantly, came home after sundown, been a cold day, read in Judges, 14th I have been very unwell all day, but better tonight, Mr Cleaveland here tonight, Mrs Winfry called, wrote a note to Ma, received an answer, read in Judges, (7 1849 15th Dr Hay, Boyd Tuck, and [sic] here today,, Stump came from school at eleven oclock [sic] with his hand burnt, but not very bad, read in Ruth, been a very cold day,, 16th Dr Hay here untill [sic] bedtime, Ma here tonight, wrote a note to Dick rece[ive]d an answer, been busy making candles three days, read in Samuel,, 17th Ma left this mor[nin]g, Sarah Ann Hay and her brother spent the day here, Sarah Ann still here, Dick here tonight, Dr Hay and others here today, read in First Samuel, just finished my candles since supper, still very cold,, 18th Much the coldest day we have had, the thermometer from 20, to 26, all day, Dr Hay here this evening, Dick went up this evening, read in first Samuel,, 20th Mrs T. Moore, Miss Ann Moore, Mrs Grady and all of Mrs Moore's children spent the day here, read in first Samuel, something warmer today, but now hailing,, 21st Emily and myself spent the day with Aunt Greer very pleasantly,, I have thought a great deal of old times today,, thought of having lived there, of uncle, and the many pleasant hours I have spent there, which had made me feel melancholy the greater part of the day, wrote a note to Dick, Emily and myself, expect to start in a few minutes to set up with Mrs Judith Morton, at least as soon as we can get off, as we wish to get there before dark, read in first Samuel, the family all in usual health, and I feel thankful, and hope we shall find them well when we return,, 22nd Came home this mor[nin]g to breakfast, left Mrs Morton very sick I think; and feel that we are so ungrateful for every blessing and good we enjoy, and for every evil and misery we escape, to think of her situation we should not only feel grateful, but our hearts should overflow with thankfulness and gratitude four [sic] our 8) 1849 health,, When I think of my hard and impenitent heart; I think it not only a blessing, but a wonder that I am not cut off in an instant, and O, what would my fate be, if I could only think of it more, and truly and sensibly feel my lost condition, I would rejoice,, I have been busy all day at work in the yard,, and feel rather unwell from loss of sleep, Several called today, Mr Landrum and Mr Leasure here tonight; rece[ive]d a note from Dick, read in first Samuel,, 23rd Been in the yard at work all day, Mr Landrum left this mor[nin]g, Mr and Mrs Brantly called after dinner and eat [sic] dinner, Mr and Mrs Phinizy and Firkham spent the evening here,, every one of our family went over to Dr Hay's about sundown and came home after nine oclock [sic], wrote to Mrs Mayne and to Mrs Winfry, read in first Samuel,, 24th Mr Brantly, John Stone and his wife and others called today,, E. Thompson, Miss P. Rolin, and three horse drovers here tonight, all the family went to Mrs Judith Morton's burial, Mr Brantly made some good and appropriate remarks, came home before one oclock [sic]; have been busy all the evening in the yard,, I rode over to Ma's this mor[nin]g to breakfast to see Tyler who had his arm broke yesterday,, read in first Samuel,, 25th This has been a very windy day, Mr G. and the negroes have been all the evening fighting fire,, we were all very much alarmed, Dick and P. Bedell came down this evening, Dr Hay called, Miss Rolin and Miss Thompson left this evening, read in first Samuel, the family in usual health, but we have lost several horses and cattle,, 26th Been at work in the yard again all day, feel very much fatigued tonight,, wrote a note to Sister, rece[ive]d an answer, read in first Samuel, Mr Harrison here this mor[nin]g,, 27th Mr G., Emily and myself went to Athens this mor[nin]g with Aunt Greer, went shopping, dined with Mrs Sallie Thomas, came home about three oclock [sic]; been a very windy day, read in first Samuel,, Sister, Mr Harrison, and E. Thompson here today,, (9 1849 28th Been cold and windy all day, Mr G. and myself went over to see Tyler this evening found him much better, Dr Barr and Berry Tuck here today,, Miss Chapin and Miss Mayne here tonight, read in first Samuel,, March the 1st Peyton Moore and wife, old Mrs Moore, Mrs Dougherty and others called this mor[nin]g, Mr G. and myself went to Mrs Mayne's to see Mr Chany who is very unwell, came to dinner, Ma, Mr G. and myself went to J. Morton's this evening came home at eight oclock [sic] tonight, found Dr Hay and wife and Miss Chapin here, Dr Hay and wife just left, read in second Samuel, and I do feel truly thankful that we are all in usual health, feel like my heart should overflow with love and gratitude, for so many blessings,, 2nd Been at work in the garden today, Mrs Joe Morton and Miss Barnet called this mor[nin]g, Miss Chaping left this evening,, wrote a note to Dick, rece[ive]d an answer, walked to the schoolhouse this evening, Read in Second Samuel, O, that I could always feel thankful for the many blessings I do enjoy, and for the evils and miseries I daily escape, O, if one thing could be taken away, or one thing granted how different would my life be,, 3rd Several called today, Dick came this evening, I went over to see Ma this evening, who is quite unwell, came home before eight oclock [sic], Levi Crawford here tonight, read in second Samuel; wrote a note to Dick and one to Sister. 4th Just as I was going to bed last night Sister sent for me to see Rough who was very sick, I went over set up nearly all night, came home about nine oclock [sic] this mor[nin]g,, P.Bedell and W. Jennings here this evening, L. Crawford still here,, several called today, read in second Samuel,, 5th Several called today, rece[ive]d a note from Mrs Hay, wrote one to her,, been a very cool day, all in usual health but one of the negroes, read in second Samuel, 6th Been rather cool again today, several called, finished nitting [sic] a pair of gloves for Emily, wrote a note to Dick, Sarah Hay here tonight, read in Second Samuel,, 10) 1849 7th Mr Zogbaum came down and commenced giving Nap music lessons, James Mayne eat [sic] dinner here, Mr Leasure and others here today,, wrote a note to Sarah Hay, rece[ive]d one from her,, wrote one to Sister, rec[eive]d one from Dick,, read in first Kings, and do tonight, feel happy and thankful, and do hope I may not be mistaken,, 8th Been a beautiful warm day, several called today,, Mr G. and myself went to Mr Phinizy's this evening, came home about nine oclock [sic], Sister's children here tonight,, read in first Kings, Rece[ive]d a note from Sister this mor[nin]g,, 9th Dr Hay and others here today,, Mr G. and myself went to Mrs Mayne's this mor[nin]g, from there to Aunt Greer's, then to Ma's, Mr G. came home to dinner, I staid [sic] untill [sic] after dinner then went to see Mrs Deane, and came home at four oclock [sic], a rainy mor[nin]g but a pretty evening, all well but Docton [Doctor?],, read in first Kings,, tongue cannot express, or pen convey my feelings, I do feel so truly thankful and grateful for the many many blessings I do enjoy and for the many evils and miseries I daily escape,, finished nitting [sic] a pair of gloves, 10th I went to Pleasant Grove heard Mr Brantly preach an excelent [sic] sermon from the latter part of the 24th verse of the 9th chapter of first Corinthians,, Ma and Miss P. Rolin eat [sic] dinner with us,, several called today,, read in first Kings, Dick will be here sometime tonight I suppose as he is out hunting, 11th Every one of us went to Pleasant Grove to preaching, heard Mr Brantly preach from the last verse of the 6th chapter of Romans ("the wages of sin is death") I thought it a good sermon, it has been a pleasant day, and we had a good congregation, Col Morton, Mr Goss, and Margarett Barnet dined with us, Miss Barnet will stay some days, read in first Kings,, 12th Been grafting all day, Mrs Sallie Thomas and P. Bedell came down about sundown, have just left (half after ten oclock [sic]) Dick come [sic[ with them; wrote a note to Mrs Phinizy, D. Reese and Mrs (11 1849 Sydney Reese called, Mr Harrison, 13th Mr Zogbaum, Dr Hay and others here today, been scalding and cleaning up all day, wrote a note to Mrs Morton, read in first Kings,, 14th Been raining all day, had a beautiful season and every one rejoiced to see it, John Scott, Capt Deane, John Hay and Mr Harrison here now,, all been here all day, read in first Kings, have enjoyed myself more tonight talking to Nap than I have for months, sincerely wish that every night could be spent the same way,, 15th Been raining again all day, those gentlemen left this evening about sundown, read in Second Kings, finished netting [?] a pair of gloves for Emeline Thompson,, 16th Wrote a note to Miss Firkham and one to Mrs Hay, rece[ive]d one from Mrs Hay, Mr Greer and myself went down to see Mr Chany and Aunt Greer who are both very unwell, read in Second Kings, Capt Deane and others called today,, 17th I went to Athens this mor[nin]g to call on Mrs Lanier from Macon, dined with her at the Newton House; called at Mr Alexander's to see the double calf, then called at Mrs Clarks, came home before four oclock [sic], Sarah Hay here tonight,, read in Second Kings,, 18th Dr Hay called this evening,, John Stone and his wife spent the evening with us, been a most beautiful day, Read in Second Kings and first Chronicles,, 19th Been in the yard all day whitewashing the trees, Mrs Mayne, Mrs Willis, Ma, and Sister called today,, read in first Chronicles,, 20th Wrote two note from Dick [sic], rec[eive]d one from him, wrote a letter to Mrs Givens,, several called today, wrote a note to Mrs Phinizy, finished grafting, read in first Chronicles,, 21st Emily and myself spent the day at Peter Hayes very pleasantly, came home before four in the rain and hail, had quite a storm, Sister's children and Aunt Greer here tonight, read in first Chronicles,, 12) 1849 22nd Wrote a note to Mrs Phinizy, rec[eive]d an answer, Sister spent the day with me, Mr Harrison, Mr and Mrs Phinizy and others called, read in first Chronicles,, 23rd Aunt Greer, Mrs Willis, Mrs Mayne and Miss Jane Boen spent the day with me,, Dr Hay and his wife took supper with us, Capt Deane and a number of others called during the day, read in first Chronicles, All of us went to the schoolhouse this evening,, 24th Been in the garden all day, went out directly after breakfast, only came in to dinner, finished about sun down, several called, Dr Hay has just left, two of his daughters and Martha Phinizy spent the evening here, John Morton called this evening, rece[ive]d a note from Sarah Hay, wrote one to her, read in first Chronicles, 25th Rained all the forenoon, clear and windy this afternoon, W. Mayne and his wife called this evening, read through Second Chronicles, quite cool tonight but hope not enough so for frost,, 26th Spent the day at Dr Hay's very pleasantly, several called today,, wrote a note to Ma, and one to Mrs Mayne, and one to Mrs Brantly, read in Ezra, very cool tonight, rece[ive]d a note from Dick 27th Mrs Graham called this mor[nin]g for me to go with her to Mrs Mayne's, I went and spent the day very pleasantly, walked home this evening before sundown, Mr Harrison, Capt Deane and others here during the day, rece[ive]d a note from Dick, Ma, Sister and Mrs Deane called this mor[nin]g for me to go with them to Dr Hay's this mor[nin]g, Read in Ezra; feel dull and heavy tonight, would give millions if I had it, to have this heavy feeling taken away; 28th Ma, Sister and myself went to Athens this mor[nin]g, went shopping first, then called on Mrs Brantly, dined with Mrs Reese called on Mrs Clark, came home before sundown, spent the day very pleasantly indeed; I was very much pleased with Mrs Brantly think her so very easy and polite in her manners, wrote a note to Ma and one to Dick this mor[nin]g, read in Ezra, Levi Crawford here tonight,, 29th Mr Harrison and others called, Mrs Phinizy and C. Chapin (13 1849 spent the evening with us; rece[ive]d a note from Dick and wrote him two; Read in Nehemiah; the most pleasant day we have had for some time; rece[ive]d several notes from the school children,, 30th Ma and myself went to Athens this mor[nin]g, went shopping, called to see Mrs Sallie Thomas, called to see Mrs Dent and Miss Agnes King, dined with Mrs Bradford, called on Mrs Clark and came home before sundown; Mr Chany and others called during the day; Read in Ezra; wrote a note to Dick, spent the day very pleasantly indeed,, 31st I spent the mor[nin]g untill [sic] eleven oclock [sic] with Aunt Greer, then every one of us went over to Ma's about sundown and have just returned not ten oclock [sic], Dr Hay and others here during the day, wrote a note to Dick, read in Ezra; this has been a warm day; April the 1st All of us went to the Cherokee Corner to preaching, hear Mr Ivens preach he had commenced when we got there so I did not hear the text, but from what he said suppose it was about sin and grace, but could not make out his meaning, Mr Harrison and his children, Dr Hay and Dr Moore here this evening, read in Nehemiah. 2nd Mr Harrison and others called, finished netting [sic] a pair of gloves for Miss Jane Boen; Mr G. and myself went to Mrs Mayne's just before sundown came home about eight oclock [sic], read in Nehemiah. It has been some months since I drew off the above and have some how lost thirteen days, regret it very much, as Mr G. was so anxious for me to draw off, yet I have no idea that he (or indeed any one else) will ever read it, so I guess it makes very little difference, 15th Been a cool day all day William left this mor[nin]g, evening, Read in Job, would be pleased to see rain and warm weather,, 16th Had a very white frost this mor[nin]g, watered some of my 14) 1849 flowers this mor[nin]g and the water froze as we poured it on, so I have seen ice the 16th of April 1849, Mr Phinizy here this evening, P. Bedell and Margaret Barnet here tonight, read in Job, I feel more composed in mind tonight than I have for some days,, 17th Been replanting my vegetables all day,, and do believe some of my shrubbery is or will die, what a lesson of dependence; every one, it seems to me, to look at the effects of the frost, must feel how entirely dependent we are, or should be, on God for every thing we enjoy,, even life itself is a blessing we seldom or never appreciate,, Oh; that I could have a thankful, grateful heart, a heart overflowing with love and gratitude to a kind and merciful creator, my heart acknowledges him as a God of love and mercy, I feel that he has loved me from my infancy, has called me by afflictions of body and mind, by love, mercy, kindness, and blessings innumerable, I believe he is with me, watches over me, and protects me,, I am willing and do acknowledge his love, but Oh; for one more blessing,, grant that I may feel that I am his, and he is mine,, It has been cool and windy all day,, something warmer tonight and has rained a little since supper, hope we shall have a good rain wrote two notes to Dick rece[ive]d one from him; wrote one to Ma; P. Bedell went home this evening, A. Wright and others called,, Finished Reading the life of Dr Adam Clarke, and commenced the works of Josephus, Read in Psalms. 18th Margaret Barnet left this mor[nin]g, Peter Hayes and his wife spent the day with us; Mrs Harrison and others called, Mr Greer and myself went over to Mr Phinizy's this mor[nin]g to talk about the frost; only staid [sic] a few minutes; Mr Lanier here tonight, Oh, me so many things to try one's heart, so many temptations, Oh Lord lead me not into temptation, but deliver me from evil; only grant me a loving and a con (15 1849 fident heart, that I may love thee with my whole heart, and my whole soul, and Oh, grant that I may feel that thou knowest that I love thee; been quite cool all day, no rain yet, and nothing like it; read in Psalms. 19th Several called during the day, still very cool and dry, rece[ive]d two notes, wrote one, read in Psalms, Mar here tonight, I have felt very unwell all day,, 20th Judge Dougherty and wife spent the mor[nin]g with us, Mrs Mayne and Mrs Graham dined with us, Dr Hay his wife, Mrs W. Mayne, Col Morton and others called, rec[eive]d a note from W. Mayne and one from Sister, answered W. Mayne's note, have spent the day very pleasantly, read in Psalms,, 21st Mr G. and myself went to Athens this mor[nin]g went up to get my bonnet, then went shopping, called on Mrs Sarah Thomas, and Mrs Clark, came home to dinner Mr and Mrs Zogbaum spent the evening here, C. Chapin and Martha Mayne here tonight, several called during the day, been cool all day, but perhaps something warmer than yesterday nothing like rain, read in Psalms, have done no work today; 22nd Something warmer today and hope we shall have rain soon, Mr G. and myself went down to see William Mayne who is quite unwell, called to see Aunt Kitty, Tyler Harrison and Miss P. Rolin here tonight this mor[nin]g Read in Psalms; 23rd Sarah Ann Hay called this mor[nin]g; Dr Hay eat [sic] supper with us, Mary Hay and Sister's children here to-night; wrote a note to William Mayne and one to Sister, rece[ive]d an answer, read in Psalms, much warmer and cloudy, do hope we shall have rain. 24th Several called during the day, I spent the day with with [sic] Sister and Miss P. Rolin very pleasantly, Read in Psalms, It is now raining and hope we shall have a good season, Rece[ive]d a note from Dick tonight,, 16) 1849 25th No rain of any consequence and now clear, Mr G. and myself rode over to Ma's this mor[nin]g came home before twelve oclock [sic], read in Psalms, several called today,, 26th Wrote a note to Dick, recei[ve]d an answer, wrote one to Sister, Col Morton and Dr Hay here today, Miss Young here tonight, read in Psalms, 27th William Jennings came down this mor[nin]g to stay untill [sic] he gets well, Mr Biggers, Dr Hay and others here during the day, Mr G. and myself went over to see Ma this mor[nin]g, went down to Judge Dougherty's this evening, cloudy all the evening but no rain, read in Psalms,, 28th Dr Hay and wife and W. Mayne and others called during the day,, rece[ive]d a note from Mrs Phinizy answered it, Dick here tonight, read in Psalms,, 29th Mr G. and myself went to the presbyterian [sic] church heard Dr Hoyt preach from the 5 last verses of the 8th chapter of Romans, beginning at, who shall separate us from the love of Christ, he first to prove our love to Christ, then his love to us, then who or what could separate us from it, I thought by far the best sermon I ever heard Dr Hoyt preach, I felt it to be the truth all the way; got home about one oclock [sic] found all well, eat [sic] dinner and went up to the four oclock [sic] sermon, heard a converted Jew preach, have forgotten the text, but his discourse interested me very much, he told the truth all the way as regards the history of Jews, and the delivery of the law (of Moses) to them, but how strange to think they do not believe in Christ, I never heard a Jew preach or converse on the subject before, so was interested, came home about sundown, feel happy to find all well, William Morton and Mr and Mrs Phinizy called today, read in Psalms,, 30th Capt Deane, Thomas Hayes, Miss Robertson and others called, rece[ive]d a note from Mrs Phinizy, one from Sister and one from Dr Hay, answered each, Mrs Phinizy and myself went to Athens (17 1849 this evening shopping, called at Col Craigg's came home about sundown, read in Psalms, May the 1st Aunt Greer and Aunt Kitty to go to the pool whilst there we concluded to go to Dr Hay's, so I wrote a note to Emily and went with them, staid untill [sic] ten, then called to see Mrs Boyd Tuck, got home to dinner, several called during the day, Rec[eive]d a note from Dick, Read in Psalms,, 2nd Sister and Mr Harrison spent the day and part of the night with us, Dick and about twenty four gentlemen came down took supper and have not left yet but will soon, I suppose, the band from Athens is here with them, first rate music, Mr and Mrs Phinizy their children and nearly every one of our neighbours [sic] took supper with us and left about eleven oclock [sic], Read in Psalms,, 3rd Mrs Joseph Morton and Miss Barnet spent the day with us, Col Morton and others called, Mrs Billups, Mrs Sallie Thomas and Manerva [sic] Winstead spent the evening and took supper with us, wrote to notes to Sister, rece[ive]d one from her, wrote one to Mrs Phinizy, read in Psalms,, 4th Ma and myself spent the day with old Mrs Asa Moore very pleasantly, called at John Stone's and Mrs Clark's, Read in Psalms, several called during the day,, 5th Dr Hay, Thomas Hayes and others called, wrote a note to Sister, rece[ive]d an answer, wrote one to Ma and one to Dick, Read in Psalms, Rather think we shall have rain hope so at least, as we need it very much,, 6th Every one of us went to the Methodist church hear [sic] Mr Boring preach from the 1st verse of the 12th chapter of Ecclesiastes, "Remember now thy creator in the days of thy youth,' he first endeavored to impress on us the necessity of remembering God as our creator, then as our Redeemer and Saviour [sic], then as our protector, and lastly, as our Judge, and the importance of remembering him in our youth, and now today; it was rather a good sermon 18) 1849 I thought, but I was rather disappointed, I have heard so much of him that I expected something extra, his voice is not good, do not like his manner, I should think he has a good mind and education, but if I may judge from hearing one sermon, I should say he was rather a cold preacher that is, I think he seems to feel what he says very little, Read in Psalms, all of us rode over to see Mr Harrison and Miss P. Rolin this evening they both complaining,, 7th Capt Deane, Mr Harrison and others Mr Phinizy called, Thomas Hayes has just come in since supper, had a light rain this mor[nin]g but nothing like a season, rec[eive]d a note from Sister, Read in Proverbs,, 8th Mr G. and myself went to Mrs Mayne's this mor[nin]g only staid [sic] a few minutes, several called during the day, wrote a note to Dick, rece[ive]d an answer, Dr Hay spent the evening with us, Just left, read in Proverbs; wrote a note to Mrs Virginia Mayne, 9th Ma spent the day with us, Mrs Joe Morton, Miss Barnet, Miss Mathis, Mrs Mayne, W. Mayne, T. Brown and lady, Capt Deane, Dr Hay and others called during the day, had a light rain not enough to do us any good, wrote a note to Sister rece[ive]d an answer, Read in Proverbs, Rece[ive]d a note from Dick tonight, 10th Been raining nearly all day, and hope we shall have several days rain, been setting out flowers and vegetables today, rece[ive]d a note from Mrs Phinizy, answered it, wrote a note to Dick, finished working on a pair of cuffs, Dr Hay and others here today, Mr Winfry called this evening, a traveler here tonight, read in Proverbs, I have been ver[y] unwell for some days, 11th Been clear and cool all day, had an invitation to dine at Mr Phinizy's but felt too unwell, P. Bedell and others called during the day, two travelers here tonight, rece[ive]d a note from Dick, wrote one to Dr Hay, Read in Proverbs,, (19 1849 12th Been quite a cool day, I went to Pleasant Grove to church, hear Mr Brantly preach from the 17th verse of the 5th chapter of 2nd Corinthians, "Therefore if any man be in Christ he is a new creature," I thought it a good sermon, he endeavoured [sic] to prove to each of us our feelings and conduct in a natural or unconverted state, and our feelings and disposition in a converted state, I thought very plain and satisfactory, Mrs Mayne, Mrs Phinizy and others called this mor[nin]g to see me as they heard I was very unwell, a number here this evening, wrote a note to Sister, rece[ive]d an answer, read in Proverbs. 13th All went to Pleasant Grove, herd Mr Brantly preach from the 2nd verse of the 36th Psalm, "For he flattereth himself in his own eyes, untill [sic] his iniquity be found to be hateful," I thought an excellent sermon, and a good lecture to each and every one of us, a number called during the day, P. Bedell, Dr Carr, Dick, William Jennings, Margaret Barnet, and Swep [?] Billups and wife dined with us, James Mayne and wife and Capt Deane here tonight, read in Proverbs, wrote a [sic] to Sister rece[ive]d an answer,, 14th Mr Zogbaum here today,, wrote a note to Lampkin and Cobb, and one to William Jennings, he (William) came down again this evening quite unwell, had a cloud this evening and considerable thunder but no rain, read in Ecclesiastes,, made a mistake, this was the 15th day, 15th Mr G., Emily and Dick started to Augusta this mor[nin]g, however Emily went to Warrenton, Mr and Mrs Mayne left this mor[nin]g also Margaret Barnet, Joe Morton, Mr Harrison and Dr Hay called to see us today, read in Proverbs, this should have been the 14th day. Just reverse it, if it should ever be read or printed, 16th I have had a beautiful rain for which I feel truly thankful, Mr Harrison called this mor[nin]g, Dr Moore here since supper, to see Stump who was taken sick this mor[nin]g before day, and has been quite sick all day, read in Ecclesiastes,, 20) 1849 17th Mr G. and Emily got home about sundown, all safe and sound and I feel so truly thankful that they have arrived safe and found us in moderate health, Stump is something better I think; been raining nearly all day, Miss P. Rolin left this evening, I feel obliged to her for her kindness in staying with me while Mr G. was gone, read in Ecclesiastes. 18th Mr G. and myself went down to see Capt Johnson who is sick at Aunt Greer's, rained untill [sic] about 12 oclock [sic], then cleared off something warmer, Mr G. and myself went down to see Mr Chaney who is very unwell, then heard that Dr Hay was sick so went over to see him, got home before dark, Stump better today, read in Ecclesiastes rec[eive]d a note from Dick this evening,, 19th All of us but Stump went to Athens to church (the baptist [sic] convention) went to the Methodist church, heard Mr Daniel a baptist [sic] minister preach from "Seek the kingdom of God first, and his righteousness, and all things will be added to you," I thought a pretty good plain sermon, Mr Hendrix then exhorted; I called on Mrs Sallie Thomas in the mor[nin]g, came home at one oclock [sic], Mrs Phinizy and her children, Dr Hay and his daughters and others here this evening,, wrote a note to Dr Moore, and one to Mr Lucas rece[ive]d answers,, Read in the Song of Solomon, Mr G. complaining, Stump some better,, 20th Mr G. has been very unwell all day, so much so, that he could not go to church, but better tonight, I went to the Methodist Church, heard Macon Crawford (baptist [sic]) preach from the 26th verse of the 3rd chapter of Galations [sic], "For ye are all the children of god, by faith in Christ Jesus," I thought a most excelent [sic] sermon, but differ with him in some points, but have no right to spend my opinion as I am certain I do not know, Dr Hay dined with us, Tom Hayes supped with us; Read in Isaiah. 21st Mr G. much better, several children called during (21 1849 the day, wrote a note to Dick and one to Emily (Athens) rece[ive]d one from Dick, read in Isaiah, Mr G. and myself only staid [sic] a short time came home before sundown. 22nd Several called during the day, Rec[eive]d a note from Dick and one from Jerusha Biggers, answered it, read in Isaiah. 23rd Aunt Greer and Capt Johnson, Mrs Sallie Thomas and P. Bedell eat [sic] supper with us, all in usual health, I feel very much depressed but it seems to me I have more than any one else to encounter with, but still feel that I am enabled to bear it better than any one I ever saw, read in Isaiah. 24th Cynthia Chapin spent the day with us, Mr Harrison and others called during the day, Dr Hay set with us untill [sic] bed time, read in Isaiah. 25th Mrs Virginia Mayne, Miss Jane Boen, C. Chapin and others called, Mrs Phinizy and myself dined at T. Moore's and took supper at Mr Graham's got home before dark, two travelers here tonight I think going to the temperance meeting tomorrow, read in Isaiah. 26th A. Wright, T. Hayes, Capt Deane, Dick and others here to day, Mr G. and myself went over to Mr Phinizy's this evening only staid [sic] a few minutes, read in Isaiah. 27th Dr Hay and wife and others called during the day, Dick is I think quite unwell so much so that do not feel willing for him to go to Athens again for some days, we had a considerable storm of rain and some hail this evening, wrote a note to Ma, read in Isaiah, Nap is also complaining but hope they will both be better in the mor[nin]g. 28th Been very cool all day, I suppose from the hail yesterday, we heard today that there were hailstones at Col Billups' plantation 3 3/4 inches round, injured his farm very much, several called today, Emily and myself took supper at Dr Hay's got home about sundown, Mr and Mrs Phinizy came while we were gone, wrote a note to Mrs Phinizy tonight; read in Isaiah; think Dick is some better. 22) 1849 29th Mr and Mrs Phinizy called this mor[nin]g on their way to Mrs Strong's funeral wanted me to go with them, but I felt very unwell this mor[nin]g from loss of sleep, Emily went with them, several called today, Martha Mayne here tonight, Mr G. and myself went down to Joe Morton's this evening staid [sic] an hour went to see them as we heard they suffered severely from the hail, I never saw any thing like it before and do feel truly grieved to think of their loss, another evidence of the goodness of god, on them that escaped goodness, on them that suffered severity; and although it is severe, how thankful they should feel to think it is no worse, came home before sundown; read in Isaiah. 30th William and John Mayne, Dr Hay, Mrs Sallie Thomas, and P. Bedell took supper with us, read in Isaiah. 31st William Mayne I believe is the only one that has been here today, Dick much better, quite warm all day, read in Isaiah, June the 1st Mrs Phinizy called this evening, I went over with her to see Mrs Hay, Mr and Mrs Phinizy, their children, and Dr Hay and two of his children, W. Mayne, John Mayne, and C. Chapin eat [sic] supper with us,, now raining hope we shall have a good season, read in Isaiah, rec[eive]d a note from Sister, answered it; all pretty well tonight 2nd William Mayne, Dr Hay and others here this mor[nin]g, all went fishing; Dr Carr and others called this evening, had some rain last night, read in Jeremiah,, 3rd All of us went to Athens to the baptist [sic] church heard Mr Landrum preach from the 19th and 20th verses of the 28th chapter of Mathew,, on baptism, he explained the word, then tried to prove what baptism was, then who were fit subjects for it, it was communion day, and I thought a very appropriate sermon and a very important and instructive one, Mrs B. Tuck and her daughters spent the evening here, A. Wright took supper with us, several called during the day, Dick went up this evening, hope he will continue well, read in Jeremiah. (23 1849 4th Sister came early this mor[nin]g and staid untill [sic] after supper Mrs Graham and William Mayne called this mor[nin]g and this evening; Dr Hay and wife took supper with us; Read in Jeremiah 5th Several called during the day, had a considerable rain this evening, finished nitting [sic] a pair of gloves for Eveline Pottle, rece[ive]d a note from Dick, answered it, read in Jeremiah. 6th Several called today, wrote a note to Dick, rece[ive]d an answer, Mr Neighbours eat [sic] supper with us; read in Jeremiah, I been making crochet all day. 7th Ma spent the day here, had a hard rain this evening Mrs W. Linton, Miss Parks, and two gentlemen called until the rain was over; read in Jeremiah. 8th Capt Deane, Mr Harrison and others called during the day, I moved from my room to the middle room, but Mr G. says he cannot sleep in this room, so we are fixing to move some way for tonight; Mrs Sallie Thomas and P. Bedell took supper here, read in Jeremiah. 9th Mrs Phinizy her children, Mrs Mayne and Mr Harrision called this mor[nin]g, Nap and myself went to Pleasant Grove, heard Mr Brantly preach from, "Lord what wilt thou have me to do," I thought a first rate sermon, and should call it an experimental sermon, I could bear witness to every thing he said but one, and still hope I shall one day understand that; A. Wright here tonight, read in Jeremiah, Cynthia Chapin and Martha Mayne dined here. 10th Mrs Morton, Margaret Barnet, Col Morton and others called this mor[nin]g; G. Williams his wife and children, P. Bedell, A. Wright, Dick and others dined with us, William and Virginia Mayne spent the evening here; All of us went to pleasant [sic] grove heard Mr Brantly preach from part of the 25th verse of the 16th chapter of Luke, "son remember," a most excelent [sic] sermon, he believes our memory is lasting in this world and must continue in the next, so according to our conduct our recollection of the past will be sweet or bitter, read in Jeremiah; was quite unwell this mor[nin]g, feel better tonight 24) 1849 11th Mr Phinizy, Mr Harrision and Capt Deane called,, read in Jeremiah, been alone all day and enjoyed myself very much, received a note from Dick. 12th Emeline Thompson come [sic] this mor[nin]g to stay some days, Miss P. Rolin come [sic] this evening, all of us went down to Mrs. Mayne's this evening, came home before sundown, a traveler here tonight,, several called, rec[eive]d a note from Ma, had a good rain last night, read in Jeremiah, wrote a note to Dick,, 13th Several called today, William and Virginia Mayne and Cynthia Chapin here tonight,, read in Jeremiah. 14th Mrs Virginia Mayne, C. Chapin, E. Thompson, Miss P. Rolin, Emily and myself spent the day at Aunt Greer's I come [sic] home by myself before sundown, had my house gang gathering black berrys to make wine read in Jeremiah 15th Mr G and myself spent the day at Ma's came home before sundown, found Louie Thomas his wife and child and Mrs Sallie Thomas and children here, they left about sundown, Emily and Nap went home with them, read in Jeremiah; some of the negroes complaining, raining now 16th Dr Hay, Mr Harrison, P. Bedell, Mrs Sallie Thomas and Miss Thomas here this evening, had a very hard rain, finished my blackberry wine this evening,, wrote a note to Miss E. Thompson, read in Jeremiah. 17th All went to the methodist church (Athens) heard Dr Boring preach from the 1st verse of the 5th chapter of 2nd Corinthians a plain sermon, good advice and all apertaining [sic] to the text, but I cannot think he preaches a good sermon, does not explain the subject, or prove it by scripture, Dick came home with us, before one oclock [sic], Charles Dougherty and P. Moore called this mor[nin]g, Mr G. and myself rode over to Dr Hay's this evening only staid [sic] a few minutes, read in Lamentations This is Nap's birth day, rec[eive]d a note from Emeline Thompson,, 18th Margaret Barnet come [sic] this mor[nin]g, Mr Harrison and others called, rec[eive]d a note from Ma, answered it, read in Lamentations (25 1849 19th Capt Deane, Mr Harrison and others called, Margaret Barnet left this mor[nin]g, rec[eive]d a note from Dick, wrote one to him and one to Ma, Mr and Mrs Phinizy spent the evening with us, Read in Ezekiel. 20th Several called during the day, Martha Thomas here tonight, rec[eive]d a note from Sister wrote one to her, and one to Dick, finished netting [?] a pair of gloves for Nannie [?] Portte [?] had a light rain this evening, read in Ezekiel,, 21st Mr Portte, his wife and child come [sic] this mor[nin]g to break fast, Mrs Hay spent the day with us, Aunt Greer and C. Chapin spent the evening here, and Ma, Sister and her children took supper with us, wrote a note from [sic] Ma, and rec[eive]d one from her, and one from Dick, read in Ezekiel, 22nd Ma and Mrs Phinizy spent the evening and took supper with us,, several called today, I think by far the warmest day we have had this season, read in Ezeiel, 23rd Several called today, Mr Pottle and his wife and Mr G. and myself took supper at Mr Phinizy's, came home about dark, read in Ezekiel, 24th P. Bedell and others called during the day, had a pretty rain this afternoon, Read in Ezekiel. 25th Mr and Mrs Pottle and Emily left this mor[nin]g, Mat Cox and Naum Wood spent the evening with us, read in Ezekiel, wrote a note to Miss Polly. 26th Capt Deane and others called, wrote a note to Sister rece[ive]d two from her, Mr G. and myself went to Mr Graham's this evening came home about sundown, read in Ezekiel,, 27th Mrs Mayne spent the day with us, Mr Harrison called Eliza Hamilton spent the evening here, Dick was here a few minutes, wrote a note to Dick, and one to Sister, rec[eive]d a letter from Mrs Portte, (Sulpher [sic] Springs) finished Ann Moore's wedding dress, Read in Ezekiel. 28th Mr G. and myself rode over to Ma's this mor[nin]g came home directly after dinner, then went to see Aunt Kitty and Mr Chaney, wrote a note to Dick, rec[eive]d an answer, wrote a 26) 1849 letter to Mrs Pottle this mor[nin]g, and wrote one to her tonight, nearly all the Newton House ladies here [this] evening while we were absent, Read in Ezekiel,, 29th Went to Pleasant Grove to the examination, think the children stood a very good examination, Miss E. Thompson, Aunt Greer, C. Chapin, Col Morton, A. Wright and others called Read in Ezekiel,, 30th P. Bedell and Dick came last night just as I was going to bed,, W. Mayne and wife called this mor[nin]g, Mr Phinizy called this evening, finished reading the Work's of Josephus, and commenced McCauly's history of England, Read in Ezekiel. July the 1st Ma and Sister called this evening, read in Ezekiel,, had a good rain which was much needed,, 2nd Rec[eive}d two notes from Dick, wrote one to him, rec[eive]d a letter from Emily (Gainesville) Sarah Ann and Mar Hay, and Martha Phinizy and Ma here tonight, read in Daniel. 3rd I was taken sick this mor[nin]g before day, sent for Dr Moore, he come [sic] after breakfast,, Mrs Hay spent the day here, Sister and Mrs Phinizy spent the evening, Ma left about sundown with the rest, I suffered as much for three hours this mor[nin]g as I ever did, feel better tonight but quite unwell yet, read in Daniel. 4th Been quite cool all day, A. Wright and Mr Harrison called this mor[nin]g, Aunt Greer spent the mor[nin]g with us, Mrs Mayne spent the evening here, Dr Moore and Dr Hay here this evening, I was very sick again last night, a return of the colic, but not so severe as the night before, feel much better tonight, think I haveless fever than I have had for ten days, and do feel so truly thankful, hope I have borne it with the right feeling, read in Daniel, rec[eive]d a letter from Eveline Pottle (Gainesville) wrote a note to Miss P. Rolin. 5th Ma left this mor[nin]g, Emily came home to dinner, Mrs Virginia Mayne, Miss Jane Boen, and others called, Mrs Moomaugh [?] and T. Hayes spent the evening and took supper with us, Dick and Dr Hill also took supper with us, Mr and Mrs Phinizy and their daughter called,, Sarah Ann Hay spent the evening here, rece[ive]d a note from Emeline Thompson, read in Daniel I feel so much better this evening (27 1849 and I do hope it may continue, and Oh, I feel so thankful to a kind providence that Dick thinks enough of me to come and see me when I am sick, and that it is the will of providence that my neighbour [sic] visit me in sickness and health. 6th Emeline Thompson dined with us, Dr Hay and wife called this mor[nin]g, Dr Moore John Stone and his wife, Mrs Phinizy and her children spent the evening here, Mrs Thompson here tonight, I feel much better but very fatigued Rode down to Mrs Mayne's this evening think it was too much exercise for me, Read in Hosea. 7th Dr Hay, Ma, Miss P. Rolin, Mr Brantly, Cynthia Chapin, Martha Mayne and others called, Dick here tonight, Mr Williams from Columbia S.C. dined with us, Read in Hosea, I feel much better this evening, 8th All of us went to Pleasant Grove, heard Mr Brantly preach from the 12th verse of the 14th chapter of Romans, a most excelent [sic] sermon, had a pretty rain, Mr Brantly and G. Williams dined with us, A. Wright and others called this mor[nin]g, P. Bedell and W. Jennings spent the evening, Dr Hay here this evening, read in Joel. 9th Sister went with me to Mr Graham's this mor[nin]g, came home at three oclock [sic], A. Wright and some of the school children here, Read in Amos, feel much better tonight, and so truly thankful, but Oh, I do have so much to be thankful for, Mr G. has promised today to read the bible [sic], and do hope that god will help him to Read and understand it,, and oh, if I could be a humble instrument in the hand of god to encourage him to read and understand it, and if he would only be interested and talk about it when we are alone, it would be more satisfaction to me than any thing else, indeed, it would give me more heart felt pleasure than every thing else in the world besides; for I feel that ever one that Reads it and converses on it will naturally try to understand and practice the truths contained in it, 10th I spent the mor[nin]g and dined with Mrs Mayne, came home before one oclock [sic], several called, wrote a note to Dick, Read in Amos, a cloudy day, 11th Mr G. and myself started to Athens this mor[nin]g, it rained so hard that we turned back, went up this evening, found Mr and 28) 1849 Mrs Pottle there, they came out home with us, several called during the day, Rec[eive]d a note from Sister, read in Obadiah,, 12th Ma and Sister spent the evening with us, Mr G., Emily, Dick, Nap and myself went to Ann Moore's wedding, enjoyed myself very much indeed, hope I have done and said nothing amiss, read through the book of Jonah, came home about one oclock [sic] feel very much fatigued, 13th Went up to Athens with Eveline and Emily were shopping all the mor[nin]g, dined with Mrs Sallie Thomas, went to the depot to see Evelyn and Emily start to Warrenton, came home about three oclock [sic], read in Micah. E. Clayton and wife spent the evening and took supper with us, two negroes complaining but hope nothing serious 14th Several called during the day, Dr Moore here this mor[nin]g to see the sick negroes, Nap and myself went over to Dr Hay's to see Mr Sanford and daughters came home after supper, found Sister and Miss P. Rolin here with Mr Harrison's horse that we suppose has thrown him, Mr G. went with them to hunt for him, it is now eleven oclock [sic] and they have not returned, I sent to hear from them, it seems they have hunted the woods over and can see nothing of him, I hope soon to hear from them, read in Micah, Dick's birth day,, 15th Mrs Mayne called this mor[nin]g, Mr. G, myself and the children spent the mor[nin]g and dined with Ma, came home before two oclock [sic] had some rain this evening, Read through Nahum, Habakkuk, Zephaniah, Haggai, Zechariah and Malachi, hope the sick are all better. 16th Miss Jane Boen came this mor[nin]g to stay a day or two as she is unwell and thinks it may help her, Levi Crawford dined with us, Capt Deane called, Miss P. Rolin here tonight, Read in Mathew, 17th Mrs Hay and two of her children, Mr Sanford and daughter, Mr and Mrs Harison, Mrs Mayne, Miss Charlotte and Jane Boen and Capt Deane dined with us, P. Bedell and others called, spent the day very pleasantly, read in Mathew, rec[eive]d a letter from Mrs Pottle wrote a note to Dick, all the sick better Levi Crawford here, 18th Rainy nearly all day, Dr Moore here to see the sick some of them better, one I think no better, Mr Chaney and Mr Brewer here this evening, read in Mathew (29 1849 19th Mr G. and myself went to town this mor[nin]g to get some things for the girls and box them up to go to Warrenton, I dined at Mr Clark's came home before one oclock [sic], Rained a little this mor[nin]g but a beautiful afternoon, Dr Hay called this evening, read in Mathew, all better but Caroline's child which I think will not live twenty four hours 20th Been rainy all day, that child died last night, the rest all better, and feel truly happy that all are as well as they are, Dr Hay spent the greater part of the day with us, finished a cap for Aunt Greer, Read in Mathew,, 21st A cloudy day considerable rain this afternoon, Mr Hendrix (baptist [sic] preacher) and son dined with us, Mr Craigg from Augusta called this evening, also Capt Deane, Mr Harrison and Dr Hay, rec[eive]d a letter from Emily Jennings, finished a cap for Ma, read in Mathew, Nap complaining but do hope nothing serious, 22nd Dr Hay and others called,, Mr G. and myself and the children went down to Mrs Mayne's and Aunt Greer's to see Miss Jane and Aunt Kitty who are both complaining, Nap still complaining hope she will be better in the mor[nin]g, but shall send for the Dr, read some in Mathew, through Mark, and some in Luke, Mr Greer complaining, I feel well and so very thankful, 23rd Dr Moore come [sic] down to see Nap, says she will be well soon, hope she may; wrote a letter to Mrs T. Deupree, Mississippi and one to Emily Jennings, Warrenton, wrote a note to Dr Moore, have had no rain, Mr Harrison and A. Wright spent the evening here, I rode over to see Ma this evening took supper, she came home with me, some of the school girls here with Nap, Read in Luke, 24th Ma and myself spent the mor[nin]g and dined with Aunt Greer Just as I came home G. Marable's two children come [sic], Dick and a traveler and Sister's children here, wrote a note to Dick, rec[eive]d an answer, read in Luke, several called during the day, 25th Raining nearly all day, Dr Hay, two ladies from Charleston and others here during the day, Dick left this mor[nin]g, read in Luke, two negroes complaining, I have been very unwell two days, cold I think, owing to the weather and having been out, spent the greater part of the day reading a novel, The Merchant's daughter 30) 1849 I am so simple when I commence a novel that I cannot rest am all the time thinking about it, which is the reason I seldom ever read one. 26th Mr G. and myself went over to see Mrs Hay this mor[nin]g, found her quite sick, went again this evening found her better had considerable rain this evening, read in Luke, the sick all seem better, I fell better, wrote a note to Mrs Phinizy. 27th Rained again today, Dr Hay, P. Bedell and others called, wrote a note to Dick, but he was not in town, so did not receive an answer,, Read in Luke. 28th Had a very hard rain again this evening, Mr Harrison, Dr Hay and others called,, Aunt Kitty and C. Chapin came to stay some days with us, G. Marable's children left this mor[nin]g, J. Jennings here tonight, wrote a note to Dick, and two to Emily Jennings (Athens) rece[ive]d answers read in John, the sick all better today,, 29th Dr Hay and others called, Daniel Watkins dined with us, had a hard rain again this evening, Read in John,, C. Chapin left this mor[nin]g, 30th Had the hardest rain this evening I that [sic] we have had this year,, Dr. Hay spent the day here, Mr Harrison Dr Moore and others called, Sarah Ann Hay and a traveler here tonight,, read in Acts,, 31st Aunt Kitty, Nap and myself spent the day at Mrs Mayne's, think Mr Chaney cannot live long, but hope I may be mistaken Rece[ive]d a note from Dick, and a letter from Eveline Pottle, read in Acts, all better but Nap,, August the 1st,, Went to Mrs Mayne's this mor[nin]g to see Mr Chany, he died about eight oclock [sic], came home about three Dr Hay, his daughter, Ma, and a number of others called during the day, wrote a note to Dick, read in Acts,, 2nd Been raining nearly all day, All of us but Aunt Kitty went to see Mr Chany buried,, Ma, Sister and all her children, Mr Harrison, Mrs Thompson and others dined with us,, Emily and America Jennings, A. Wright, Dick, and Mr and Mrs McWhorter here tonight, Read in Acts,, feel fatigued and rather unwell tonight,, 3rd The day set apart by the President for fasting and prayer, the first time I ever tried to fast,, a number of persons called during the day,, Robert Dougherty here tonight, read in Acts,, (31 1849 4th Several called,, Thomas Jennings here all day,, no rain today, hope we shall have some clear weather,, read in Acts,, 5th All of us went to Athens to the Methodist church, heard Dr Boring preach from the 20th verse of the 5th chapter of Second Corinthians, not a very good sermon. P. Bedell, Dr Hay, Mr Harrison and others here today,, no rain again today,, wrote a note to Ma, read in Romans. 6th No Rain again today, had my walks fixed this [sic], have been waiting two or three weeks for them to dry, W. Mayne, Dr Hay and others called,, Martha Phinizy spent the evening here,, P. Bedell and his sister spent the evening and took supper with us,, wrote a note to Sister, rec[eive]d an answer, Read in Romans,, 7th No rain again, very warm all day,, Mr Harrison Capt Deane and others here, Sarah Ann Hay here to stay some days, read in Romans,, 8th Several called, I have felt very unwell all day, another negro complaining, wrote a note to Dick, rec[eive]d an answer, rec[eive}d a note from Sister, Read in Romans 9th Wrote a note to Dick, rec[eive]d an answer, Aunt Greer, John and Martha Mayne, W. Mayne and others dined with us, Johnny Jennings come [sic] this mor[nin]g, Mr Lafevre finished the closet this evening, read in first Corinthians, Aunt Kitty left this evening, the sick all better,, 10th Emily, Johnny and America Jennings left this mor[nin]g for Warrenton, the family in usual health, Ma spent the day with us, several called,, Read in Corinthians,, 11th Dr Moore, Mrs Mayne, Miss C. Boen, Dr Hay and his wife and children and others called today, Read in Corinthians,, rec[eive]d a letter from Mrs T. Deupree (Miss), made some peach preserves this mor[nin]g, then went to pleasant [sic] grove [sic] heard Mr Landrum preach from part of the 1st verse of the 3rd chapter of Phillipians [sic], I thought a most excelent [sic] sermon, and perfectly plain and satisfactory. 12th All went to pleasant [sic] grove [sic] heard Mr Brantly preach from the 32nd verse of the 8th chapter of Romans, I thought a good sermon and a true and feeling one,, Mr Thomas Goulding dined with us, several called, read in Second Corinthians, a very warm day,, 13th Another very warm day, Miss Jane and Charlotte Boen spent the day here, several called, wrote a note to Mrs Phinizy, read in Gallatians [sic],, 14th Had a good rain this evening and much needed,, feel truly thankful for it, the goodness and wisdom of god [sic] is present every where and so little prized 32) 1849 Nap and myself spent the day at Mrs Phinizy's very pleasantly, came home early, five negroes complaining tonight but hope nothing serious, read in Ephesians,, wrote a note to Ma, Dr Hay his wife and others called during the day,, 15th Heard this mor[nin]g that Sister was sick, went over and spent the day with her, left her better this evening,, Rece[ive]d a letter from Emily Jennings (Warrenton) and a note from Dick, wrote a note to Ma tonight, Read in Ephesians, the sick all better. 16th George Dent his wife and children and Miss Agnes King spent the day with us,, Mr Renny [?] Stone and others called, read in Phillippians [sic] and Collossians [sic], wrote a note to Ma, rece[ive]d an answer, 17th Ma and myself dined at Henry Britton's, spent the evening and supped at Mr Dunnahoo's , spent the day very pleasantly, came home at sundown Read in Thessalonians. Dr Moore here, 18th Aunt Kitty, Nap and myself spent the day at Mrs Joe Mortons very pleasantly,, called at Mrs Mayne's but did not get out, mearly [sic] called to ask how all were,, finished knitting a purse for Dick, and commenced another, a very warm day,, Aunt Kitty here to stay some weeks, Dr Hay, Mr Harrison and others called,, read in Second Thessalonians, Read some in Clark's Comentary [sic], have been anxious to see or read his ideas on some particular parts of the new Testament, was pleased with it, but must differ with him in some points,, 19th A very warm day, Dr Hay and family called,, I have felt depressed or rather my mind has been more exercised today than common, and Oh, if I could only think and feel as I would like to,, if I could love god [sic] with my whole heart, my whole soul, strength and mind and could lay up my treasure above, what would all earthly sorrows and troubles be to me? But I feel that god [sic] knows all things, that he has commenced a work in my heart and that he is able and willing to finish it; and that he will in his own time and manner, if I could only do what he requires of me, and I think if I could only know what it was, that I would willingly sacrifice every thing on earth for the sake of his love and blessings, read through 1st and 2nd Timothy, Titus, Philemon, Hebrews, General Epistle of James, first and second Peter, 1st, 2nd, and 3rd John, and the General Epistle of Jude, the sick all better,, (33 1849 20th George Williams came this mor[nin]g before breakfast, eat [sic] breakfast and dinner with us, heard Dick was sick, sent for him this evening found him better than I expected but quite sick, wrote a note to Dick this mor[nin]g rec[eive]d an answer, wrote a letter to Emily Jennings, been very busy all day cutting watermelon rine [sic] for preserves, read in Revelations 21st Mr G. and myself went over to Ma's, staid [sic] two hours, Ma came home with us and spent the day, Dr Hay and others called, read in Revelation 22nd Mrs Mayne, Aunt Kitty, Dick and myself spent the day with Mrs Hay, called to see Mrs Berry Tuck this mor[nin]g came home before sundown, Dr Moore and others called, read in Revelations,, 23rd Several persons called during the day,, Mrs Joe Morton sent for me this mor[nin]g to go and stay all night with her as her family are sick with the measles, but after I got there found all so much better than I expected, and sufficient company with her, I came home about nine oclock [sic], Dr Moore called this evening to see the sick, finished a purse for Dick, two of the school girls here tonight, read in Revelations. 24th Mr Harrison, Dr Hay and others called,, Mrs Winstead and Mrs Mitchel spent the evening and took supper with us, all the sick much better and do hope they will continue so,, read in Mathew, concluded to read the Testament the remainder of this year, believe I will only through the bible [sic] regularly once a year, then just where I like the remainder of the year,, 25th Wrote a note to Emily Jennings (Warrenton) one to Aunt Greer, (Gainesville) and a note to Ma, had some rain this mor[nin]g, quite cool almost a fall day, read in Mathew, no one here today, been by my self all day, Mr G. took the children to Athens to the circus, he sent Stump home, him and Nap not returned yet, feel uneasy about Nap, I have been quite unwell all day, indeed have not been well for some days, colic, Dr Moore left medicine for John, this mor[nin]g, 26th Rece[ive]d a note from Dr Hay, answered it, John Stone and wife called this evening, still feel very unwell, read in Mathew, I am thankful that all things are controlled by god [sic], hope I may always be enabled to see and feel god's [sic] providence and presence. 27th Miss Jane Boen sent for me this mor[nin]g, when I went she wanted to come up here and stay untill [sic] she could get a home, she is here and will stay untill [sic] she looks about a little, hope she 34) 1849 will do well,, Ma spent the mor[nin]g with us, three little girls from Athens spent the evening with Nap,, Mr and Mrs Phinizy called this evening, I have been very unwell all day, and busy making watermelon preserves, but spoilt them, hope shall have better luck in the mor[nin]g, wrote a note to Dick, rec[eive]d one from him, read in Mathew, I do hope I will always try to do right and that god [sic] will be with me and help me,, 28th Several called today, among the rest Capt Deane and Mr Harrison, wrote a note to Ma and rece[ive]d one from Dick, wrote one to Dr Moore, read in Mark; have been quite sick all day, but hope I am better tonight, the sick all better, at least all well but John,, been busy all day again preserving and cutting watermelon, was pleased and thankful this mor[nin]g to find those I made yesterday look so well, think all will do very well, 29th Miss Jane Boen and myself went up to Mrs Eleanor Moore's this mor[nin]g, was not absent from home two hours, at half after eleven went over to Ma's and took dinner, came home before three oclock [sic], Mrs Hay and Mr Sanford spent the evening here, several little girls here tonight, Dr. Moore come [sic] this evening to see us, prescribed for me and John, also for Miss Jane Boen, I think I feel better but not well, read in Mark, wrote a note to Dick 30th Mrs Sallie Thomas, Mrs Blackman, from Charleston, Peyton Moore and wife, Dr Moore and others dined here, Mrs Blackman came to stay a week or ten days, read in Mark, Mrs Graham and others called,, Mr G. and myself went to Mrs Phinizy's this mor[nin]g to see Martha who is quite sick, September the 1st Yesterday mor[nin]g Mrs Blackman and myself rode down to Mr Joe Morton's to see his sick child, found it very sick indeed,, came home to dinner, several called yesterday, Dr James dined here; about sundown (yesterday) Mr Morton come up for me to go and stay all night with them, I set up all night and did not read or write,, came home this mor[nin]g about nine oclock [sic], found all my sick people worse, Mrs Blackman has been very sick all day with cold,, some better tonight, Miss Jane not so well tonight, I feel much better than I could reasonably expect after sitting up all night, and have slept very little today, Dr Hay and Mr Sanford 1849 (35 dined here, wrote a note to Ma yesterday and one today, and one to Mrs Phinizy, rece[ive]d an answer, read in Mark; feel so thankful that my own family are not sick enough to feel unhappy about them,, 2nd A very cool day, Mr Morton sent me word to go and Dr Moore and Dr Hay and others called, Martha Mayne spent the day with us, Read in Mark and Luke, the sick all better,, 3rd Another cool day, Mr Morton sent for me to go and stay all night with his sick child again, but could not without neglecting my own family and going in the rain, rece[ive]d a note from Sarah Ann Hay, answered it, rec[eive]d one from Dick answered it, rece[ive]d a letter from Emily Jennings, Miss Jane Boen left this mor[nin]g, do sincerely hope she may find Mrs Moore a pleasant lady to live with, and that she herself may try to do right, and they may get on peaceably and quietly, finished netting a pair of gloves this evening, several called today, Read in Luke, 4th Spent the day with Mrs Morton think perhaps her child is better, but still very sick, feel so thankful that my family are better, feel very much fatigued tonight, read in Luke, 5th Dr Moore called this mor[nin]g, Mr Morton sent for me this evening to go and stay all night as his little daughter died this mor[nin]g, but as I have company and Mrs Clark, Mrs Stone and others called here going there I concluded they could do as well as I could, hope it will do, I feel very unwell, have considerable headache, read in Luke, rec[eive]d several notes and answered some 6th Mr G. and myself went down to see Mr Morton's child buried this mor[nin]g, came home at ten oclock [sic], Mr G. then carried Mrs Blackman to town, several called today, had a slight headache all day, the rest better, read in Luke,, 7th A cool day, Mr G. and myself went over to Ma's this mor[nin]g, only staid [sic] a few minutes, Nap and myself went to the school house this evening, Dr Moore dined with us, Dr Hay supped with us, wrote several notes, Read in Luke,, 8th Dr Hay dined with us, Nap and myself went to pleasant [sic] grove [sic] heard Mr Landrum preach from the 14th verse of the 6th chapter of Gallatians [sic], I thought a good sermon, he first explained the cause of Paul's 36) 1849 writing the letter, and the state of the church when he wrote, then Paul's character and standing, then how it concerned us, or how we should take it to ourselves; wrote a note to Dick, rec[eive]d an answer, read in John; several complaining again, but do hope nothing serious; Aunt Kitty left this mor[nin]g, so we are alone tonight, the first time for some weeks, 9th All of us went to Pleasant Grove heard Mr Pinson, preach from part of the 35th verse of the 9th chapter of John, "dost thou believe on the son of god," he is a very illiterate old man, but I think felt what he said, and I think I understood his meaning,, Mr Landrum then preached from the 5th verse of 15th chapter of John, "I am the vine ye are the branches," a most excelent [sic] sermon, he explained it in a temporal, and a spiritual manner, made some very excelent [sic] comparisons, and most beautiful illustrations; and seemed to feel and understand what he said; and I hope I felt and understood it; Ma, Miss P. Rolin, and others called, Ma, Sister and myself went down to see Mrs Morton this evening, she still has a very sick family, read in John, feel very unwell this evening, have considerable headache, missed Dick today as it is the first time he has been absent from preaching since he has been in Athens, but his business detained him hope he attended church in Athens; 10th Mr G. went to Greene court this mor[nin]g, Dr Hay dined with us, Mrs Thompson and Miss P. Rolin here tonight came to stay with me during Mr G's absence, Read in John; wrote a note to Dick this mor[nin]g,, 11th Mrs Thompson, Miss P. Rolin, Nap and myself spent the day with Aunt Greer, Ma came here this evening and went to Aunt Greer's, Miss P. Rolin here tonight, Mr G. got home at eight oclock [sic] tonight; Read in John; Rec[eive]d a note from Dick and a letter from Emily Jennings, feel pleased and thankful that Mr G. has arrived safe and found us all well, 12th Mrs Thompson spent the day with us, her and Miss P. Rolin left this evening Mary Stone came this mor[nin]g, I suppose to stay some days, A. Wright 1849 (37 dined with us, wrote a note to Dick, rec[eive]d an answer, read in John; I have not been well today, but better tonight. 13th A dull cloudy mor[nin]g, a bright evening, two gentlemen here tonight (linen drapers) I still feel unwell, read in John. 14th Mary Stone, Mr G., Nap and myself went to the Oglethorpe camp meeting, heard Dr Boring preach from the 27th verse of the 19th chapter of Luke, I thought by far the best sermon I ever heard him preach, but still do not think he preaches an explanatory sermon; his remarks were plain and I thought tried to get up an excitement, but no excitement whatever; came home before five oclock [sic], I have felt very unwell all day, feel very much fatigued tonight; Dr Hay took supper with us, Read in John. 15th Mary Stone left this mor[nin]g, I am still very unwell, rec[eive]d a note from Dick, and one from Dr Moore respecting medicine, read in Acts; put up some pickles this evening, sowed some mustard seed. 16th Dr Hay spent the mor[nin]g here, Ma called this evening for me to go to Dr Hay's, we took supper with them and came home about sun down, read in Acts. 17th Mrs Hay, Nap and myself spent the mor[nin]g at Mr Hayes' to see Mrs Lucy Hayes who is sick, rece[ive]d a note from Miss Jane Boen, requesting me to send for her, she is now here, will stay sometime I expect, read in acts [sic], several called today,, 18th Several called, wrote a note to Dick, rec[eive]d a letter from Emily Jennings, she says all are sick, Read in Acts, some children here, 19th Dr Moore called this mor[nin]g, Wrote a letter to Emily Jennings, went over to Ma's this evening, came home after supper, read in Romans. 20th Dr Hay called, Mrs Lucas and Mrs Newton spent the evening here, Mr Harrison and Col Morton called, all better but Miss Jane, Read in Romans, 21st Mr G. been [sic] very unwell all day, the rest better, Ma spent the evening with us, rec[eive]d a note from Dr Hay; read in first Corinthians. 22nd Mr Johnson came and tuned the piano; several called, Wrote a note to Dick, read in first Corinthians. 23rd Ma, Mr G., Nap, Eliza and Tip Harrison and myself went to Athens to the presbyterian [sic] church, heard Mr Parsons preach from the 19th verse of the 16th chapter of Luke, I thought a pretty fair sermon, nothing learned, but a good plain sermon, all eat [sic] dinner here, Miss P. Rolin called this evening, received 38) 1849 a note from Dr Hay, answered it, read in second Corinthians, through Gallatians [sic], and Ephesians; quite cool and dry, several complaining, 24th Went to town this mor[nin]g shopping, dined with Mrs Sallie Thomas, spent the evening with Mrs Stone, came home before sundown, Mr T. Crawford came down today to stay some days; he is or has been very sick, he thinks a few days in the country will be of service to him; hope it may, Rec[eive[d a note from Dr Moore, I think some of our sick better, some not so well, read in Phillipians. 25th Dr Moore dined with us, come [sic] to see the sick, some of the school girls here with Nap; Mr Crawford left this evening he felt so un well [sic] he wished to see his phisician [sic]; Nap and myself spent the evening at Mr Phinizy's; Read through Collossians [sic] and first Thessalonians; 26th I went to Mrs Mayne's this mor[nin]g at seven oclock [sic], came home after five sent the day very pleasantly, hope the sick are all better, Read through Second Thessalonians, and first Timothy, Miss Mormaugh and Miss Hayes here tonight; 27th Spent the day at Aunt Greer's, at least, made some apple Jelly this mor[nin]g, finished at eleven then went there and spent the remainder of the day very pleasantly, came home at sundown, the girls left this evening, Capt Dean, T. Hayes and others called, read in Second Timothy; Wrote a note to Dick, rec[eive]d an answer. My mind has been very much exercised again today, do wish I could feel satisfied, but not my will be done; Just rec[eive]d a letter from Emily Jennings and one from L. J. Deupree. 28th Mr Harrison and Capt Dean sent the mor[nin]g here, Dr Carr, called; Mr and Mrs Phinizy, Mrs & Dr Wear, Mrs E. Clayton and Mrs Peach [leach?] spent the evening here, Wrote a note to sister, read through Titus and Philemon; Nap is quite unwell this evening, 29th Had some rain but not enough to do an[n]y good, Mrs Hay called this mor[nin]g and went up to town with Nap, Dr Hay eat [sic] supper with us, Nap and myself went to Ma's this evening only staid a few minutes, Dick came since eight oclock [sic], looking well, for which I am truly thankful, Read in Hebrews. 30th Miss Parks and Matilda Dean spent the day here, Dick left this evening, cloudy all day but no rain, Read through Hebrews, and the General Epistle of James. (39 1849 October the 1st Been busy all day making Jelly, Several called to day [sic], Mr and Mrs Brantly spent the evening with us, Sister's little girls here tonight; Wrote a letter to Emily Jennings, read through the first Epistle of Peter; I am so foolish I think Sometimes that I scarcely have sense enough to keep out of the fire, but hope I will do better yet. 2nd Had a good rain this mor[nin]g, several called during the day, Wrote a note to Mrs Sallie Thomas, rec[eive]d an answer, a traveler here tonight, Read in Second Peter. 3rd Dr Hay and others called, a traveler here tonight, Read through First John; Wrote and rec[eive]d several notes; been making jelly again today; hope some of my sick are better,, I am sure Nap is, and I do feel so truly thankful for it, feel that providence rules and directs all things, and feel grateful that god [sic] has given me a heart to see and feel his care and direction in nearly every thing that happens, I pray daily that he will not leave me, or forsake me, but manifest his presence to me, and teach me to look with an eye of faith to him for every word and thought. 4th All the sick better today, several called. Wrote a letter to L. J. Deupree (Tennessee) Read through Second and third John, and Jude; wrote a note to Dick, rec[eive]d an answer, feel truly thankful for the many blessings bestowed upon us. 5th I went to Ma's to dinner, then spent the eve[n]ing at Capt Dean's, came home about sundown; read in Revelations. feel so thankful to find all is usual health tonight. 6th Had a good rain again this mor[nin]g, wrote a note to Dick rec[eive]d an answer; Dr Hay and Mr Sanford come since super, have Just left; read in Revelations, the sick no better. 7th Dr Hay dined with us; Dr Moore here this evening to see John and Miss Jane; Read in Mathew, quite cool this evening. 8th Still very cool but I hope not cold enough for frost, Mrs Joe Morton called this mor[nin]g, Martha Phinizy here this eve[n]ing, read in Mathew; Nap complaining again this eve[n]ing I feel uneasy about her but she is not so sick as I think John and Miss Jane the same 9th Aunt Greer spent the ev[enin]g here, some school girls here tonight, rece[ive]d two notes from Sister, answered them, Read in Mathew, wrote a letter to Mrs. T. B. Dupree 40) 1849 10th Mr G, Nap and myself went to Athens shopping, called at Mrs Clark's, dined at Mrs Sallie Thomas', spent the day pleasantly, came home about three oclock [sic]; read in Mathew, John Scott, John Hay, John Dean and Mr Harrison and Mr Jacobs here tonight. 11th Had considerable frost this mor[nin]g, cool all day, Joe Morton and wife Mrs Graham, Virginia Mayne and others called today, wrote several notes; read in Mark. 12th Had considerable rain this mor[nin]g, but clear now, Several called during the day, Dr Hay here tonight, rec[eive]d a note from Dick this evening; read in Mark; feel depressed this eve[nin]g but hope that I may feel that all things work together for good to them that love god [sic]; and feel that promise to be given to me. hope Nap is well, Miss Jane complains more, and fear Stump is not well, 13th Mrs Susan Mayne and Mrs Thompson spent the eve[nin]g with us, Mordecai Edwards and wife dined here; Mary Stone, P. Bedell W. Jennings and Dick here tonight; I do feel so happy to think all my children are here and all well, I went to pleasant [sic] grove [sic] heard Mr Brantly preach from a text in Psalms; a good sermon, and I thought he seemed to feel more than I have ever seen him; read in Mark. 14th All went to Pleasant grove [sic], heard Mr Landrim [sic] preach from the 29th verse of the 1st chapt[er] of John; Mr and Mrs Brantly, Mr Landrim [sic], P. Bedell, Mary Stone, W. Jennings, W. Morton, Fan[n]y Clark, and Mr and Mrs Clark dined here; Mrs Clark here now; I do wish I cou[l]d feel satisfied what I should do, think if I could I would not hesitate read in Luke; 15th Old Mrs Mayne James Mayne and wife, Mrs Thompson, Capt Dean and wife, Dr Hay, Dr Moore and others called, read in Luke; Stump was very unwell this mor[nin]g, but well tonight, the rest about the same. 16th Mary Stone, Nap and myself went to pleasant [sic] grove [sic], heard Mr Landrum preach from, "is there no balm in gilead [sic] is there no phisician [sic] there, that the daughters of my people should not be healed;["] I thought a good sermon, Mr Brantly give us an eschortation [sic], but I thought both were excited and tried to raise an excitement, Mrs Bone was baptized, Miss Parr and Joe Durmahoo joined by experience, I hope all are right and feel right, for there is truth in religion but I donot [sic] like an excitement, H. Britton and wife and Capt Dean and family called, Mr Ellis and Levi Crawford here tonight, Read in Luke; Miss Jane been in bed nearly all day, poor creature, hope she may get well, if it can be the will of God,, 1849 (41 17th Miss Jane better today, Dr Hay, Watkins Harris and others here, had considerable rain last night and this mor[nin]g, Mary Stone left this mor[nin]g, read in Luke, have felt very unwell all day, I suppose oweing [sic] to my not having slept well for some nights, and tonight feel very much depressed. 18th Raining all day, Dr Hay and others called, the family all about as they were yesterday, read in Luke. 19th Raining again all day and quite cool, Dr Hay, Mr Ladure, Capt Dean and others called,, read in John; felt better this mor[nin]g than I have for some days, but again depressed this ev[enin]g, but hope I will yet learn to bear with everything, not only with resignation but with pleasure 20th Nap and myself went to pleasant grove [sic] heard Mr Brantly preach from the 14th and 15th verses of the 3rd chapter of John; I thought a most excelent [sic] sermon and every word truth; Dr. Hay, Mr Ladure, and others here, been raining nearly all day, the ground very wet, read in John. 21st All of us went to pleasant grove [sic] heard Mr Brantly from the 14th verse of the 14th chapter of Job: “If a man die shall he live again?” when he took his text I felt like I could get up and thank him from my heart for it, I thought I seldom ever heard such a sermon in my life, Miss P. Rolin spent the day here, clear but too warm for october [sic], read in John. 22nd I spent the day at Ma's very pleasantly came home before sundown, found Dr Hay and wife here, they have just left, read in Acts, 23rd Charles Dougherty, Dr Hay, Dr Moore and others here, Ma here tonight, I wrote a short letter to Emily Jennings, rec[eive]d several notes, I have been very sick all day, have not set up twenty minutes at a time today, hope I feel better now, Nap read in Acts for me, as I feel too unwell to read. 24th Mrs Mayne and Aunt Greer called this mor[nin]g, Sister, Mr Harrison and Emeline Thompson spent the eve[nin]g here, rec[eive]d a letter from Louis Deupree (Tenn) and one from Mrs Blackman (Charleston), read in Acts, feel something better this eve[nin]g, but quite sick all day, hope I shall get through one more time; 25th Mrs Mayne called, Mrs Morton and Laura Clark spent the day here, Mr T. Persons, W. Henndly, and John Jennings come [sic] this evening, feel very much better tonight; Dick here tonight, wrote and rec[eive]d several notes, read in Acts. 26th Those gentlemen left this mor[nin]g, wrote a note to Mrs Morton, Dr Hay dined here, Aunt Kitty came this mor[nin]g to stay some days, Emeline Thompson, Miss P. Rolin and G. Williams here tonight, read in Acts, the sick about the same, 27th P. Bedell, Mr Young and Dick come [sic] down this mor[nin]g to hunt, took breakfast and dinner with us, Mrs Sallie Thomas and Dr Hay also dined with us, Miss P. Rolin and Emeline Thompson left this eve[nin]g, Miss Julia Neislesr and Miss Mitchel spent the even[in]g here, Capt Dean here this evening, read in Acts, the sick about the same I think. 42) 1849 28th Raining all day, Dr Moore here to see Miss Jane, Miss Charlott [sic] Boen come [sic] today to stay untill [sic] Miss Jane gets better, Read in Acts. 29th Very windy and quite cool all day, several called, Aunt Kitty left this evening, several school children here tonight, I think Miss Jane much better tonight; Wrote a letter to Mrs Blackman (Charleston) Rece[ive]d two notes from Dick, read in Acts. 30th Ma spent the day with us, Mrs Mayne and Mrs Willis spent the eve[nin]g here, Dr Moore, Dr Boring and Mr Key come [sic] to see Miss Jane who is some better I think; read in Acts; 31st Col Morton and Mrs Broadnax called this mor[nin]g, several others called during the day, wrote a note to Dick, read in Romans. November the 1st Several called today, little Bill Morton eat supper with us; Mr G. and myself went over to Ma's this eve[nin]g took supper and came home before dark; wrote a note to Emeline Thompson, Read in Psalms, I am reading in the Testament, but since Miss Jane has been confined to bed, I have read for her every night, and thought the portion of scripture I read tonight would suit her, 2nd Dr Moore, Wat Harris and others here this mor[nin]g, Mrs Mayne, Mrs Willis, Aunt Greer and others here tis eve[nin]g, read in Psalms again tonight, for Miss Jane. 3rd Mr Harrison Dr Hay and others here today, Miss Jane seems better, read in Romans; wrote two notes to Mrs Hay rece[ive]d two from her, I feel better tonight than I have for some days. 4th Mr G., Nap, Stump, Dr Hay, Sarah Ann Hay and myself went to Athens to the baptist [sic] church, heard Mr Landrum preach from the 24th and 26th verses of the 11th chapter of first corinthians [sic], a very appropriate sermon, being communion day; Ma and Mrs Joe Morton here this evening, read in first Corinthians. 5th Ma, Miss P. Rolin, Dr Moore, Emeline Thompson and others here today; Mr G. and myself went over to Dr Hay's about sundown, and came home about eight oclock [sic], Read in first Corinthians. 6th Mrs Dunnahoo here all day with Nat, who has a daughter named Kitty; Dr Boring, Mr Key, Dr Hay and others here today, Miss Jane about the same, I have been engaged cutting negroes clothes the greater part of the day and night, read in second Corinthians, several school girls here, 1849 (43 7th Mrs Mayne and Virginia called this mor[nin]g for me to go with them to Mr Graham's, but I could not leave home, Cynthia Baldwin and Martha Mayne spent the mor[nin]g here, Raining all the even[in]g, I do not know that Miss Jane is any better, poor creature I wish if it could be the will of god [sic] that she could mend. the rest all well for which I know I feel truly thankful; have been cutting out coarse work all day again feel very much wearied, wrote a note to Dick, rec[eive]d an answer, wrote two notes to Ma, and a letter to Emily Jennings, Read in Second Corinthians. 8th Ma, Sister, Nap and myself spent the day at Mr Graham's very pleasantly,, came home before sundown, found all well but Miss Jane, and do not know that she is better or worse, poor creature hope she will improve soon; read in second Corinthians; 9th very cool all day, John Morton and others called; Nap and myself went to Mr Phinizy's this evening to see them as they have just returned from Alabama, wrote a note to Sister rec[eive]d an answer, finished cutting and nearly finished making the negroes [sic] clothes, Read in Gallatian [sic] sowed some beet seed. 10th Mrs Mayne, Miss P. Rolin, Mrs Thompson, Capt Deane, Dr Hay and others called this mor[nin]g, James Mayne his wife and Mrs Mayne dined here, Mrs Thompson, Martha Mayne, and Ann Sams here tonight, Nap and myself went to pleasant grove [sic] heard Mr Landrum preach from the 4th verse of the 5th chapter of first John; I thought it a most esccelent [sic] sermon, and a very instructive one, one that we should all remember, the family all in usual health but Miss Jane, she I hope is some better, John about the same, have felt depressed all day, Mr G. sold three negroes who left this morn[in]g, read in Ephesians, Mrs Phinizy and her daughter sent the eve[nin]g here, Ma, Mrs Thompson and myself went to see Aunt Greer this, [sic] she is quite sick. 11th All of us went to pleasant [sic] grove [sic] heard Mr Parsons preach from the 24th to the 27th verses of the 7th chapter of Mathew; I thought a very go[o]d plain sermon, that is, very good advice, rather tedious in his manner, might have said every thing he did in half the time, and about half the words, and has a very bad voice; Ma, Mrs Mayne and others called this mor[nin]g, Martha Mayne dined with us, uncommon for us not to have more company on preaching days, Dr Moore here this evening to see Miss Jane and John, My mind has been 44) 1849 excercised [sic] today more than common, wish I could always have faith to feel, that, "all things work together for good to them that love god [sic]," I know it does, But, oh, my faithless, unbelieving heart, if I could always have that faith that works by love, and purifies the heart, could always turn with an eye of faith to the giver of every good, I could then resist every evil thought, and be enabled to lay aside that slavish fear that I sometimes think dwells in my heart, Yet I feel that God knows my heart, and will not Judge according to appearances, what a happy thought; worth more than any or every thing on earth besides, and I am persuaded that nothing on earth can separate me from the love of god [sic]; but that afflictions, trouble, distress, persecution, sickness and everything together would only draw me nearer the throne of grace, read in Ephesians and through Philippians. 12th A. Wright called this morn[in]g, John Phinizy here this eve[nin]g, Martha Phinizy and Eliza Harrison here tonight, wrote a note to Dick, and one to Mrs E. Clayton, rec[eiv]ed answers, Mr G. and myself went over to Ma's after sundown came home before eight oclock [sic], Read through Collossians [sic] and first Thessalonians 13th As Aunt Kitty is sick, I concluded to spend the day with her found her very unwell, after dinner went to see Mrs Mayne staid [sic] an hour or so, came home about four oclock [sic], found Miss Jane something worse, but hope will be better by mor[nin]g; several called today; Recei[ve]d a note from Dick, and one from the schoolgirls Read through second Thessalonians, and first Timothy. 14th Mary Stone, and Fan[n]y Clark came down this mor[nin]g to stay some days, Mrs Mayne and Mrs Phinizy here this evening, I sent for Mrs Mayne to see Miss Jane as I think she is not so well, indeed, I think it doubtful whether she lives many days; two droves of hogs here (Swofford's) read in second Timothy; I have not done any work today, was writing this mor[nin]g, and company and uneasy about Miss Jane this eve[nin]g; Dick called this eve[nin]g. 15th Mr and Mrs Britton, Ma, Miss P. Rolin, Mr Barrow, Mr Davis, Mr Winfry and others dined with us; Mr Joe Morton and wife spent the eve[nin]g here, Mrs Mayne and Miss P. Rolin here tonight; Dr Moore here this eve[nin]g to see Miss Jane, he says she is not worse only under the influence of the medicine; wrote a note to Mrs Mordicai [sic] Edwards, read in Titus. 1849 (45 16th Mrs Graham called this mor[nin]g, Dr Hay and wife took supper here, Mr G. and myself rode over to Mr Phinizy's a few minutes, read in Titus, through Philemon and some in Hebrews, wrote a note to Sister and one to Mrs Graham. 17th Col Morton and others called, Mr Tuck, Mr and Mrs Bond, Nancy Tuck and Miss Lester came after sundown and left at nine; Mr and Mrs John Stone, Noah and Mary Stone, T. Clark and others here tonight, Read in Hebrews; Rec[eive]d a letter from Emily Jennings. 18th Mr and Mrs Stone left this mor[nin]g, Noah and Mary Stone left this evening, Mr Harrison, Capt Dean and Dr Hay spent the eve[nin]g with us; hog drovers here tonight; read in Hebrews. 19th Nancy Tuck, Miss P. Rolin, Mrs Mayne, Mrs Willis and others called during the day; read through James, first and second Peter and some in first John; wrote a note to Mrs Graham. 20th Ma spent the day here, several called, read in first John, through second and third John, and Jude, wrote a letter to Emily Jennings. 21st Ma and Sister's children here this evening, P. Bedell and Bill Morton took supper with us; Dr Moore called to see Miss Jane, she is not so well this eve[nin]g, rec[eive]d a note from Dick, read in Revelations. 22nd Several called today, I spent the mor[nin]g and dined with Mrs Phinizy; Dick, P. Bedell, and H. Hayes left this mor[nin]g before sunrise, wrote a note to Mrs Graham, two travelers here tonight, read in Revelations. 23rd Miss E. Foster, Sarah Ann Hay, Dr Hay and Martha Phinizy called today; I went over to Ma's about eleven oclock [sic], called at Aunt Greer's to see Thomas Jennings, came home after sundown; read in Mathew. 24th Martha Phinizy spent the day with us; Mrs D. Smythe and Mrs Phinizy spent the eve[nin]g here; wrote a note to Ma, and one to Dick, rece[ive]d one from Dick, Read in Mathew. 25th Mr. G., Nap, Stump and myself started to Big Creek to preaching got as far as Mr Morton's, heard that it was very uncertain if there was any preaching, so staid [sic] with Mrs Morton an hour or so, and came home to dinner, Mrs Broadnax and Mrs Clark called; Mrs Thrasher and Esme Thompson here tonight; a drove of hogs here; read in Mathew. 26th Mrs Thrasher and E. Thompson went over to see Mrs Phinizy this mor[nin]g; came here to dinner; W. Mayne, Dr Hay and others called; Mr Brown a drover here tonight; something cooler tonight, read in Mathew. 46) 1849 27th Thomas Jennings come [sic] this mor[nin]g, I do not know how long he will stay, I feel very sorry for him, not so much that he is hurt, but to think his conduct has been such that he has no friends to call on in his afflictions and troubles; Dr Moore here to see Miss Jane, poor creature she is to be pittied [sic], indeed, without home or friends and sick and cross; Aunt Greer and Mrs Willis spent the even[in]g here read in Mathew and Mark, feel unsettled in my mind, hope God [sic] will direct me and all will then be right; wrote a note to Dick, and one to Mrs Sallie Thomas, 28th I went up to town with [missing name], as she went to take her music lesson, came home to dinner, called at John Stone's, at the Newton House to see Mrs Sallie Thomas, and to see Dick; Ma, Mrs Phinizy, her daughter, Mr and Mrs Landrum, and others called,, with [sic] Winfry took supper with us, Mrs Thrasher and E. Thompson here tonight, Read in Mark. 29th Dr Hay, Mr Crane, Mrs S. Mayne, Mrs W. Mayne, and others called, Mr Jacobs here tonight, Miss Jane more comfortable; read in Mark, Capt Dean here today; 30th Mrs Willis and Aunt Greer spent the mor[nin]g with us; Mrs Phinizy here this even[in]g, Mrs Mayne here tonight to set up with Miss Jane, who is not so well, I have been very unwell all day, suffered more with my back today than I have for many months; from setting up at night, and have lost so much time, I have sewed more than common or more steadily, read in Luke. December the 1st Capt Dean and others here today, raining nearly all day, read in Luke; Miss Jane about the same I am still very unwell. 2nd Mr Joshua Glen preached here today at eleven oclock, for Miss Jane's accomodation [sic]; preached from the 19th verse of the 34th Psalm, I thought a good sermon, and administered the sacrement [sic]; a good many persons here, Miss P. Rolin and Mrs Thompson here tonight; also Mrs Thrasher, several dined here, Dick and P. Bedell here this eve[nin]g, read in Luke, I am still very unwell. 3rd Mrs Thompson and Mrs Thrasher left this mor[nin]g, Capt Dean and daughter here this eve[nin]g; Mrs J. Morton and Fan[n]y Clark here tonight; read in Luke, Miss Jane about the same, I have been quite sick all day, better now. 4th Mrs Phinizy and Aunt Greer spent the eve[nin]g here, Mrs Mayne and Mrs Thompson here tonight; I am still unwell, so hoa[r]se I can scarcely speak, Dr Moore here this eve[nin]g; Miss Jane no better, read in Luke; 5th Peter Hayes and wife and Eliza Hayes spend the day here; Mr and Mrs Dunnahoo dined with us; Mrs Phinizy called; Ma, two Miss Hay's [sic] Martha Mayne, and Martha Phinizy here tonight, I feel some better, but still not able to be up, the rest about the same, read in Luke. 1849 (47 6th Mrs Mayne and Mrs Thompson here this mor[nin]g, Dr Hay and wife spent the eve[nin]g here; Miss Jane no better; I feel something better; wrote a note to Mrs Mayne, Read in Luke. 7th Mr and Mrs John Hatteway spent the day with us, Mrs Graham and E. Thompson called this mor[nin]g, Mrs Mayne called twice, Mrs Dunnahoo called this evening; rec[eive]d a note from Sister; read in Luke; I feel some better. 8th Capt Dean, H. Britton, and wife, Miss P. Rolin and others called today. Rec[eive]d a note from Dick, wrote one to him; Read in Luke; have been a little disturbed in mind today, but hope I may be enabled to bear it as I should, feel some better tonight; cold enough to kill hogs I think; 9th Raining nearly all day, Dr Moore here this ev[enin]g to see Miss Jane, I think she is about the same, though she thinks she is dying; Mrs Mayne here tonight; Read in John, wrote a note to Ma. 10th Spent the day at Ma's very pleasantly, feel better tonight, and so hope I may be enabled to do right in every thing, I have so many thing to encounter with, but hope I may have help, for I feel I can do nothing of myself. think Miss Jane is better, Lovic Thomas and a number of others here during the day; read in John, been a warm day. 11th Several called today; a traveler here tonight, killed 29 hogs this eve[nin]g but I am afraid it is too warm for such large meat; I have just come in from the kitchen; Read in John; been making pickles for Mrs Ann Hattewy, and been very unwell again, from not sleeping last night. 12th Been in the kitchen ever since day break, just came in, feel fatigued, Capt Dean, Mr Harrison, G. Dent and a number of others here during the day, read in John. 13th Been raining and sleeting all day, but now melting, Mr Pottle, Mr Hundley, and John Jennings come [sic] this mor[nin]g, wrote a note to Mrs Mayne, Read in Acts. 14th Those gentlemen left this mor[nin]g; I think some warmer but sufficiently cold, W. Mayne, Joshua Glen and others here, Mr Hatteway called for the pickles I made for his wife, wrote a note to Ma, rec[eive]d a letter from Mrs Blackman, read in Acts. 15th Still very cold several called, Capt Dean, Dr Hay, Mr Brown and two travelers here tonight, the family in usual health, but Miss Jane, read in Acts. 16th Another rainy day; Mr Brown and Mr Johnson still here, Mrs Mayne and Mrs Willis spent the eve[nin]g here; W. Mayne here this eve[nin]g, wrote a note to Miss P. Rolin. Read in Acts. 1849 48) 17th Miss P. Rolin, Stump, Nap and myself went to town this mor[nin]g, went to Mr W. Morton's who is selling out at cost, dined with Mrs Phinizy, called at Lumpkin's store, came home about sundown, found all as well as I left them, feel truly thankful, but again depressed, have so much to grieve at, and, then so much to be thankful for, several called today, Mr Brown and Dr Hay here tonight, read in Romans, 18th Rece[ive]d a note from Mrs W. Morton, answered it, I went to Ma's at eleven oclock [sic], came home at one; wrote a note to Ma since supper, killed 24 hogs today, W. Mayne, Dr Hay and Mr Power dined here, Mr. Greer and Mr Brown just come [sic], since supper, Oh: I do feel so unhappy tonight on Ma's account, but hope all will be right, read in Romans, 19th Been in the kitchen all day, W. Mayne, Dr Hay and others here this mor[nin]g, Mrs Mayne here this eve[nin]g, Mr Brown and several other gentlemen here tonight; several little girls here with Nap, wrote a note to Dick, received an answer, read in Romans; 20th Nap, Stump and myself went to Ma's at ten oclock [sic], came home at two; Lewis Lampkin and others called, Levi Crawford and a traveler here tonight, Miss Jane no better, read in Romans. 21st Capt Dean and others called; rece[ive]d a note and rose bush from Dick; wrote him a note, been cutting out all day, read in first Corinthians 22nd Dr Hay and others called; a cold windy day; hope it may continue so for some weeks, rece[ive]d a note from Dick, read in 1st Corinthians 23rd Mrs Mayne called this mor[nin]g; Dr Moore here this eve[nin]g to see Miss Jane; cold and cloudy; read through Second Corinthians, Gallatians [sic], Ephesians, and Phillippians [sic]. 24th Cold and windy all day. Levi Crawford and A. Wright here this mor[nin]g; I went to Mr Graham's this eve[nin]g, came home at sundown; rece[ive]d a note from Ma, answered it, ree[eive]d one from Mrs Hay, read through Collossians 25th Mr G., Nap, Stump and myself dined with Ma, a family dinner being Christmas day, got there at eleven, left before two; Aunt Kitty came this mor[nin]g to stay some time with us, Miss Jane better, several called, read through first and second Thessalonians, and first and second Timothy wrote a note to Dick a cold mor[nin]g, cloudy and some warmer tonight 26th Capt Dean, Mr Harrison, Ma, Sister, Miss Polly and others called during the day; Mary Hay here tonight, wrote a note to Sister, rece[ive]d an answer; read through Titus and Philemon and commenced Hebrews,, not so cold tonight, 1849-50 (49 27th Mrs Lucy Lanier, P. Bedell, James Mayne, Nancy Tuck and others here during the day, rece[ive]d a note from Dr Hay, answered it, finished reading through Hebrews, and through the general Epistle of James, feel tonight that I have a great deal to be thankful for, and hope I am. 28th Mrs Graham called this ev[enin]g, several children and two travelers here tonight; very warm tonight; wrote a letter to Mrs F. Deupree, read through the first Epistle of Peter; 29th Several called today; I went to town this evening, spent the eve[ning] at the Newton House, came home after sundown; read through 2nd Peter and 1st John. 30th Rainy the greater part of the day, Levi Crawford here all day, Ma here tonight; I have felt very much dejected all day, read through second and third John, Jude, and commenced Revelations. 31st My birth day, 39 years old today, feel thankful that I have been permitted to live this long, have never done anything worthy of acceptance, but do hope I may yet do something; I spent the day at Aunt Greer's very pleasantly; walked home this eve[nin]g, Stump has been complaining all day, but I do hope nothing serious; the rest about the same, wrote a note to Dick, several called during the day, read in Revelations. January the 1st /50, Mrs Mayne and others called, rece[ive]d a note from Dick, wrote a letter to Emily Jennings, The beginning of the year, and I hope I may have help, hope that God who has never forsaken me will be with me in all my undertakings, hope that he will frustrate every evil design, bring to naught every thing that does not comport with his will, and help me to make good resolves, and help me to carry them out, Oh: I do hope he will walk with me, talk with me, and think with me: and that I may have no will no wish but his; Oh: that I could always feel his influence, and presence, and look to him for every word and thought, Read in Revelations. 2nd Several called today, wrote a note to Dick, read in Revelations. 3rd Spent the day at Mrs Mayne's very pleasantly, walked home, have had my feelings very much disturbed since sundown, but feel truly thankful that I was enabled to command my words; and that I have gotten over it, as regards my feelings: several called during the day, Mr G. give [sic] me a new year's gift tonight, a baptist [sic] hymn book, could not have had anything that I would prize more; rece[ive]d a note from Dick, read in Mathew. 4th I spent the day very pleasantly with Mrs Thompson (at Mr Graham's old place) killed twelve hogs, read in Mathew, a very cold day. 1850 50) 5th Old Christmas day, a very cold clear day, A. Wright, Jack Morton from Alabama, Capt Dean, W. Mayne and others here; I finished my hog killing this mor[nin]g time enough to get in the house to dinner; Dick and Mr Le Sure here to night [sic], read in Mathew. 6th Raining and hailing all day; several called today, read in Mathew. 7th Raining again all day and very cold; Dr. Hay, B. Tuck, and others here, wrote a note to Ma, and one to Mrs Betsy Morton, read in Mark. 8th A pleasant day, Capt Dean and others called, Robert Crenshaw from Tennessee here this mor[nin]g, read in Mark. 9th W. Crawford, Dewberry Tuck, and others called, rece[ive]d a letter from Mrs T.B. Deupree (Miss) announcing the death of Aunt Ransom, she was nearly 87 years old; read in Luke, Mr G. and myself rode over to Ma's this morn[in]g staid [sic] half an hour. 10th Dr Hay, Mr Crenshaw, and others called, wrote and rece[ive]d several notes, wrote a letter to Mrs G. Deupree, raining all day, read in Luke. 11th Dr. Hay and Sarah A. Hay here this mor[nin]g, Stump and myself went to Ma's at eleven, dined with her, called at Mr Brewer's to see Miss Lucy Cousins who is very sick; then called at Aunt Greer's got home at three oclock [sic], Miss P. Rolin here tonight, wrote a note to Ma read in Luke 12th Miss P. Rolin, Nap, Stump and myself went to pleasant [sic] grove [sic] hear Mr Brantly preach from the 5th verse of the 13th chapt[er] of second Corinthians; I thought a good sermon. Mr Brantly and H. Britton and wife dined with us, read in Luke. 13th All the family but Mr G. went to pleasant [sic] grove [sic], heard Mr Brantly preach from the 18th verse of the 1st chapter of Isaiah, a most excelent [sic] sermon, Mr Brantly, P. Bedell and Dick dined with us, Mrs Mayne, Mrs Willis, Aunt Greer and others called, had a considerable rain and wind this even[in]g, read in Luke. 14th A very cold day, killed hogs, rec[eive]d a note from Ma, wrote two to her, wrote one to Dick rece[ive]d an answer; Dr Hay, Boyd Tuck, Lewis Amis and others here today; Oh: that I could always feel that all things work together for good; I know that it does, but still I am so weak, so faithless at times that I cannot always feel the same reliance; cannot always[s] have that faith, that works by love and purifies the heart; still I never doubt god's [sic] love and protection, always feel that nothing on earth can separate me from his love, Read in Luke. 1850 (51 15th Been in the kitchen nearly all day, Capt Dean and tyra [sic] Harris dined here; Read in Luke; 16th A dull day, Dr Hay and others called, Nash Butler and G. Morton here tonight; wrote a letter to L. J. Deupree, read in John; have felt better satisfied today than I have for several; feel that god [sic] has been pleased to manifest his pleasure and care, Oh: if I could only draw near to him, he would always be near to me, rece[ived]d a letter from Emily. 17th Mrs Mayne and myself spent the day at Mr Graham's, I was very much hurt this mor[nin]g but soon got over it hope I did not act amiss, Miss Jane is complaining more than common, Read in John, been raining all the eve[nin]g. 18th Mr Brantly and Mr Harrison here this eve[nin]g, wrote a note to Mrs Mayne, a letter to Malcom A. Johnson, and one to William Anglin, read in John, Oh: that I could do right, could give satisfaction to every body in the world, but particularly to my own people. 19th Mrs Mayne and Mrs Edwards spent the morn[in]g with me, Mr Brantly called; Dr Hay, Miss Brewer and others called this ev[enin]g, read in John, feel so much better satisfied this eve[nin]g and feel like providence directs and cares for me, which I am always willing to believe, but sometimes, distrust and doubt causes me to fear, Oh: that my heart could always say, "praise god [sic] all ye people for his merciful kindness to the children of men. 20th A cold cloudy day, some rain this even[in]g, read in John. 21st Raining all day, Capt Dean, Dr Hay and W. Mayne here, Capt Dorsey called this mor[nin]g, Mr G. went with him to the sale at G. Dent's plantation read in Acts, have been troubled considerably today. 22nd A pretty clear warm day Ma spent the day here, Mrs Mayne here this eve[nin]g, Miss P. Rolin here tonight, the family in usual health and I know I feel truly thankful. Read in Acts. 23 Miss P. Rolin left today; several called, Mr G. came home this even[in]g, T. Brown and Dorsey come [sic] with him, I feel truly thankful that he has returned safe and sound, and found us well and lively, Dr Moore here this even[in]g, Read in Acts. 24th I spent the day at Ma's very pleasantly, with Mrs Mayne, Mrs Graham and others; called to see Miss Lucy Cousins who is quite sick, Read in Acts. 25th Nap and myself dined at Dr Hay's and spent the eve[nin]g at B. Tuck's came home before sundown, Mrs Phinizy called this evening, I have not been well for some days, read in Acts. 1850 52) 26th A warm day, Wrote a letter to Emily Jennings, Mr G. and myself went over to Mr Graham's this ev[enin]g to see Mrs Thompson who is quite sick; several called, wrote a note to Emeline Thompson rece[ive]d an answer, read in Acts, feel truly thankful that I feel better tonight, and that my family are in usual health; I have so much to be thankful for, Oh: that I could always feel as thankful as I should, that I could always see and feel the hand of god [sic] in every thing, 27th All of us went to Big Creek heard Mr. W. Patman preach Remember, or turn, and think how much good he has done for you; I do not know, that I know what he wishes us to understand by his discourse, I was really tickled at some of his remarks, Mr David Patman then preached from, [?] every one that thirsteth come ye to the waters, I thought a tolerable fair sermon, we dined at Joe Morton's, got home about sundown, called at Mrs Mayne's this morn[in]g, as we heard she was sick; found her quite unwell, called again this even[in] and found her better; Mrs Hayes spent the even[in]g here, read in Acts. 28th Still very warm, Boyd and Berry Tuck called, read in Acts. 29th Several called today, a traveler (presbyterian [sic] preacher) here tonight, wrote two notes Rec[eive]d answers; read in Acts. 30th cold and windy; Nap, Stump, Mr G. and myself went to Aunt Greer's this evening, left after supper, several called today, Read in Acts,, feel better this eve[nin]g than I have for some time, and feel truly thankful; feel that I have so much to be thankful for and so much [to] rejoice at. 31st I spent the mor[nin]g at Mr Graham's, Ma and Sister's children called, several gentlemen called, rec[eive]d a note from Dick, Read in Romans February the 1st I went to Mr Graham's this mor[nin]g, Emeline and myself dined at Ma's, went to Capt Dean's after dinner; Mr. G. sent for me to come home, we then went to Athens to see Mr Spencer mesmerise [sic] called at D. Reese's, was not pleased with the performance, got home at twelve oclock [sic], read in Romans, several called today; 2nd Mr G. and myself went to Capt Dean's this mor[nin]g, staid [sic] a short time, called at Ma's, came home to dinner; Eliza Hambleton spent the day here, Read in Romans; all in usual health, feel truly thankful, indeed, feel quit [sic] and cheerful, 3rd A cold day, Dr Hay, Mr Harrison, Col Morton, Ma, and others here, two travelers here tonight; Read in Romans; Dick spent the day here. 1850 53) 4th A very cold day, wrote a letter to William Bilbo, Dr Hay and Mr Bolton here today; read in first Corinthians. 5th Another cold day, Mrs Graham spent the mor[nin]g here, Mr Newton, Berry Tuck and Peter Hayes called, Mr Jacobs dined with us; read in first Corinthians; 6th Dr Hay and others here today, something warmer but still very cold; wrote a note to Ma, read in first Corinthians, feel very much grieved, wish one thing could be taken from me, but thy will not mine be done; 7th Dr Moore here to see Irene, who is very sick, several called today, wrote a note to Dick, feel very unwell, oweing [sic] to having set up all last night with Irene, read in first Corinthians, Oh: that I could always feel right and act right; feel willing to do right, but find my inability; find that, of myself and by myself I can do nothing; 8th The little negro (Irene) some better, think it may recover with attention; the rest in usual health, I went to Ma's after eleven, came home about one, Dr Moore here twice, Dr Hay and others called, Miss P. Rolin and two Miss Hay's here tonight, read in Second Corinthians, re[ceive]d a note from Dick 9th Miss P. Rolin, Nap and myself went to pleasant [sic] grove [sic], heard Mr Brantly reach from the sixteenth verse of the 1st chapter of Romans, "or it is the power of god unto salvation to every one that believeth,' a most excelent [sic] sermon I thought, told us, and I believe it, that faith without works is dead,, Mrs Mayne, Mrs Willis, Aunt Greer, and others called, Miss P. Rolin and myself went over to see Mrs Thompson this eve[nin]g, she is quite sick; read in second Corinthians; Oh: the trials, the crosses, the temptations, and persecutions we have to encounter with in life, yet, I feel that "we should not expect good, and not evil at the hand of god," [sic] Oh: that I could only have faith, could always trust in god, lean on him, and look to him for every blessing, could always[s] feel his presence and influence , yet, I am always ready to say Praise ye the Lord, my heart shall join In work so pleasant, so divine, My days of praise, shall never be past, While life, and health, and being last. 10th All of us went to pleasant [sic] grove [sic], heard Mr Brantly preach from the 18th verse of the 3rd chapter of Hebrews, a most excelent [sic] sermon; just such a one as I wished him to preach, but I am anxious to hear him 1850 54) preach a sermon that he never has, but I fear I never shall, John Morton and Aunt Kitty dined with us, a number called during the day; all of us better; wrote a note to Dr Moore, rec[eive]d and [sic] answer, I know I have a great deal to be thankful for, but Oh: the crosses and persecutions, yet I feel willing to hope, and do trust that all things will yet be right, for I know that god is able and willing to help all that trust in him, Read in Second Corinthians. 11th Nap and myself went to Athens, dined with Mrs Clark, went shopping this eve[nin]g; came home before sundown; found all well, Dr Moore and others here today, Mrs T. A. Stone here tonight; read in Galatians. 12th Dr Hay and others called, Mr Rochss a music teacher here this evening, wrote a note to Aunt Kitty, read in Galatians. 13th Raining all day and cold; Mr Dunnahoo here this mor[nin]g; all well but one of the little negroes, wrote a note to Sister, read in Ephesians. 17th the 14th it snowed all day, was the most unpleasant day we have had this winter, about dark Mrs Graham sent for me to go over as her daughter (Mrs Mayne) was very sick, I found her dangerously ill, I have just come home (17th) however I came home yesterday and changed my dress, but only staid [sic] a few minutes, I think now she may recover; I feel very much fatigued, have never had any thing to wear me out so completely in all my life; the day I went there did not read as I did not lay down all night, or sit much, was on my feet all the time; the other two nights read a chapter in Chronicles; found all well when I came home but Carrol and he not very sick; feel truly thankful that all got on well during my absence, and sincerely hope I may never witness such another affliction, or see any one suffer so much again, how thankful and grateful we should feel for health! and I sincerely hope the family may consider it an affliction sent in mercy, and that it may be the means of bringing the whole family to know and acknowledge their duty and obligations to a kind and merciful Redeemer, read in Ephesians; wrote a note to E. Thompson, rec[eive]d an answer, wrote one to Ma, Mr G. and myself went down to see Aunt Kitty, found her quite unwell, 19th Yesterday (18th) I went over to see Mrs. V. Mayne, found her better, promised to go and set up with her, went to see Aunt Kitty in the eve[nin]g, found her better, went to Mr Graham's about sundown, set up untill [sic] after three oclock [sic], it was so late and so cold that I did not read before going to bed, came home this morn[in]g about eight, tried to sleep since 1850 (55 dinner but could not, while I was laying down, one of the little negroes was taken sick; I have been with her the greater part of the eve[nin]g, Just as I set down to supper they sent me word it was dead, I went to negro house and have just come in (now after eleven) Sent for the Dr but he did not come, I think the child will not have another spasm tonight; Ma and others here during the day, read in Ephesians. feel very much fatigued, hope I may sleep the remainder of the night; but I feel that I have not done Rong [sic] in sitting up, if I have done no good, hope I have done no harm 20th A more pleasant day than we have had for several, been gardening, Dr Moore here to see Irene who I sincerely hope is better, and do hope we may all keep well, I feel much better than I could possible expect, having set up six nights in succession; two travelers here tonight, wrote a note to Ma, and one to Dick, read in Phillipians. 21st A pleasant day, at work in the garden and yard all day, Mr. G, Nap, Stump and myself went to Ma's after sundown came home at nine oclock [sic], Dr Hay, Mrs Rust and others here today; wrote a note to Dick, one to Dr Moore and one to Ma Rec[eive]d one from Ma; read in Collossians [sic], all well but Irene. 23rd Yesterday (22nd) was a very unpleasant day, I called to see Mrs V. Mayne in the morn[in]g, who is not so well, a cloud came up and I did not leave until after dinner; we heard that Capt Dean was sick, and Mr G. and myself went down to see him, called at Ma's; Mrs Graham sent for me while I was gone to go over and see Mrs V. Mayne, so I went soon as I got home, and staid all night; set up untill [sic] after two oclock [sic] slept in a room without fire, so did not read in testament; came home this mor[nin]g with considerable headache, got home early, found all in usual health; Mr G. and myself went down to see Aunt Kitty found her better and lively, came home before ten, several called yesterday and today, Dr Moore here today to see Irene, I slept some this eve[nin]g and feel much better, wrote a note to Tip [?] this eve[nin]g, not so cold tonight, but still very cold; read in Collossians [sic]; hope we may all keep well, our family and neighbours [sic]. I feel cheerful and well tonight. 24th Raining all day, Mr G. and myself went to Mr Graham's this morn[in]g, found Mrs Mayne better but I think too much fever yet, Miss P. Rolin come [sic] home with us, and went home when we sent for Stump, Dr Moore here this eve[nin]g to see Irene, read through first and second Thessalonians, first and second Timothy, Titus and Philemon; I have [? More? None?] of Dick today than common, should like to see him tonight so much. 1850 56) 25th A clear, warm day, Mrs Betsy Morton and Mrs Dean spent the eve[nin]g here, Mrs Lasseter and Miss Towns here tonight, commenced raining about dark, considerable thunder and lightning; wrote a note [to] Dick Rece[ive]d an answer, Read in Hebrews; hope we shall have a good day tomorrow as we expect a blind man to preach at pleasant [sic] grove [sic], 26th Rained all night last night, but clear and warm today, went to Pleasant Grove heard Mr Booyer (blind man) preach from the 21st verse of the 5th chapter of Second Corinthians; I thought he did very well considering he was born blind, George Lumpkin then preached a very excelent [sic] sermon from the first part of the second chapter of the first Epistle of Peter; the two preachers, and Levi Crawford dined here, Mrs Lasseter and Miss Towns left this ev[enin]g; Miss C. Boen, Nap and myself went over to see Mrs. V. Mayne this eve[nin]g found her much better, read in Hebrews; Feel so truly thankful that our family are in usual health, while others are sick and dying, Not that I rejoice at others' afflictions, but feel that my heart should overflow with gratitude for the many blessings bestowed upon me and mine; Oh: that I could always feel the presence of god, could always feel his influence on my heart, and that every word could be praise to god. 27th Nap and myself went over to Ma's this mor[nin]g as they were all complaining, left directly after dinner; Mr Richards and his son here tonight; another warm day, Read in Hebrews. 28th A warm day, Ma and Dr Hay here, Mr G. Nap and myself went to Mr Carr's to an infair [sic an affair?] got there at 7, came home at two, I never enjoyed myself so much at a party in my life, found all well when I got home, no accident or misfortune happened to us and feel so thankful that all has passed off so well; read in James. March the 1st. Another warm day, Dr Hay and Mrs Mayne called, I went over to see Mrs V. Mayne this mor[nin]g, called to see Aunt Kitty, went over to see Sister this eve[nin]g found her much better, I feel the loss of sleep but thankful I feel so well, read in James. 2nd Dr Hay, Obadiah Thompson, Capt Dean and others here today Burpee painted a waggon [sic] here this morn[in]g, rece[ive]d a letter from Emily Jennings, read in first Peter; been at work in the garden, Oh: the human heart seldom or never satisfied; and yet I flatter myself I come as near being as regard the things of this world as any one I ever knew. 1850 (57 3rd Dr Hay and others called today, Mr G. and myself went over to see Mrs V. Mayne found her much better; read through Second Peter, first second and third John, Jude, and Revelations, this has been a windy day but warm, have been alone most of the day and employed myself reading; How sweet upon this sacred day, The best of all the seven, To cast our earthly cares away, And think of god and heaven. 4th Been in the garden and yard most of the day at work, Mr Mitchel dined here, Mrs Mayne spent the even[in]g here, a traveler here tonight, read in Genesis; wrote a note to Ma. 5th Out at work again today, several called; wrote a note to Ma and one to Dr Moore, rece[ive]d answers, read in Genesis. 6th Several called today, had a hard rain and wind this evening, read in Genesis, 7th Last night at eleven oclock [sic] Aunt Kitty sent for me, we found her quite sick, set [sic] up nearly all night, come [sic] home to breakfast, went over to see Sister before dinner; after dinner went to see Aunt Kitty and Mrs V. Mayne, found both better, several called today, wrote a note to Dick, rec[eive]d an answer, wrote one to Ma, some travelers here tonight, Read in Genesis; feel so thankful we are all as well as we are. 8th A white frost this mor[nin]g, but a pleasant day, scalding and cleaning up today; Mr Ellis and two mule drovers here tonight, Mr G. and myself went down to see Aunt Kitty, Rec[eive]d a note from Dick; several complaining, read in Genesis; feel very much depressed tonight. 9th Went to Pleasant Grove, heard Mr Brantly preach from the 58th verse of the 15th chapter of first Corinthians, a good sermon but I thought made a mistake, in speaking of the appearance of Christ after his resurrection, should like to hear him converse on the subject; been grafting this eve[nin]g, went over to see Sister after sundown, she was quite sick last night but better this evening, have just returned after nine oclock [sic], Read in Genesis; wrote a note to Mr Waddle this mor[nin]g, Mr Fergerson dined here; 10th All but Mr G. went to pleasant [sic] grove [sic] heard Mr Brantly preach from the 3rd verse of the 2nd chapter of Hebrews, ("How shall we escape if we neglect so great salvation") a very good and a very appropriate sermon; We should all remember it, and I hope I never will forget it, Levi Crawford, Capt Dean and G. Williams dined here; Mr G. and myself went to see Aunt Kitty this eve[nin]g, she is still very unwell, read in Genesis; have not felt well today, but enjoyed the sermon felt how sweet the words of peace to hear, From hi to whom "tis given To wake the penitential tear, And lead the way to way [sic] to heaven. 1850 58) 11th Rained untill [sic] near twelve oclock [sic], Miss C. Boen and myself went to see Aunt Kitty this evening, a traveler here tonight, wrote a note to Sister, feel truly grateful for all the blessings I have ever enjoyed, and thankful that I am permitted, to see the hand of god in so many ways; read in Genesis. 12th Miss Jane and Charlot Boen left this mor[nin]g, Miss Jane has been here about seven months, Miss Charlot about five, and I actually do feel Relieved I feel that providence put them here, and has taken them away, I have tried my best to discharge my duties towards them, and have earnestly asked god to help me; I do sincerely hope she may find friends and have every necessary attention, and I also hope she may recover, if it be the will of providence; and if not, I pray she may be enabled to say from her heart, "thy will be done," Mr G. and myself went down to see Aunt Kitty this evening, found her better, Rece[ive]d a note from Sister, Mr Lanier here tonight, Read in Genesis; 13th Been busy grafting all day, feel very much fatigued; Mr Harrison and others here today; wrote a note to Miss P. Rolin, Read in Genesis; commenced Raining since sundown, I would be pleased to have a week clear weather that I might finish cleaning up the house and get through my garden work, wrote a note to Dick, rec[eive]d one from him; 14th Rained untill [sic] ten oclock [sic], a beautiful afternoon; Dr Hay and daughter dined here; read in Genesis; Mr G. and myself are just starting to stay all night with Aunt Kitty; been cleaning up again today, moulding [sic] candles, making pickles and such like; feel more like going to bed than going from home; 15th Came home this mor[nin]g before sunrise, found all well and no misfortune happened [strike through] during our absence; rained very hard all the mor[nin]g, a pretty even[in]g; I went over to see Sister this eve[nin]g found pretty well; busy all day grafting and moulding [sic] candles, and very unwell all day; read in Exodus, Dr Hay and others here today. 16th Raining again all day, the ground very wet and the roads bad; wrote a note to Dick, rec[eive]d an answer; read in Exodus, Mr Tribble here today, 17th Raining hard all day, Dick come [sic] down and spent the day, went home in the rain, Mrs Betsy Morton and Mrs Marr, come [sic] this mor[nin]g to stay some days, Mrs Mayne called this mor[nin]g, read in Exodus. 18th Ma sent for me this mor[nin]g before day to see Sister who was confined this mor[nin]g, she is pretty well this even[in]g, hope she will do well, called to see Aunt Kitty this evening, found her pretty well; came home about dark, several called during the day; read in Exodus; wrote a note to Mr G. this mor[nin]g. 1850 (59 19th Mr G. and myself took Nap up to Athens left her at G. Dent's to go to school, called to see Mr McGill, at Mr Dent's, at Cobb's store, than at Mrs Clark's, and came home before three oclock [sic], wrote a note to Emeline Thompson, rec[eive]d an answer, I went over to see Sister this evening, expected to stay all night found her so much [sic] that I came home after ten oclock [sic], read in Exodus, hope we may all do better than we have ever done, 20th Raining again all day, Emeline Thompson came this mor[nin]g, Mr G. Emeline and myself went to Sister this eve[nin]g, called to see Aunt Kitty, found both pretty well, came home before dark, I am very unwell with cold, but do hope I may not be more unwell untill [sic] Sister gets well, rece[ive]d a note from Mr Moss then eve[nin]g, Read in Exodus; 21st Rain[in]g all day again; E. Thompson left this morn[in]g, wrote a note to Dick rec[eive]d an answer wrote one to Nap, rec[eive]d a letter from William dugliss [?], have just heard that Sister was worse so expect to go there in a few minutes, have not read today, but expect to after I get there 22nd Rain[in]g all day again, I came home about nine oclock [sic], found all well, sent for Nap, went down to see Aunt Kitty this eve[nin]g found her still very unwell, read in Exodus; Mr La Sure and others here, I feel very unwell, cough more than common, 23rd A very cold day for the season, fear we shall have a frost or perhaps a freeze; I am still very unwell, read in Exodus; several called, 24th A. White [sic] frost this mor[nin]g, but hope the fruit is not all killed P. Bedell, C. Lucas, Dick and Dr Hay spent the eve[nin]g here, Irene complaining again but do not think she is very sick, I feel more unwell than I have yet; rece[ive]d a letter from Emily Jennings; Read in Exodus. 25th Dr Hay, Mrs Graham, and Mrs V. Mayne here this mor[non]g, Mr G. and myself went to see Aunt Kitty this eve[nin]g, found her very unwell, at least, I think a bad pulse, but her appetite and strength keeps up; wrote a letter to Emily Jennings; and a note to Ma, Read in Exodus; I feel some better tonight. 26th I have felt more unwell today and very much depressed, wrote a letter to Elizabeth Persons; Rec[eive]d one from Mr T. Wood; several called during the day, cleaning up and working in garden all day, read in Leviticus. 27th I spent the day at Ma's and have been very unwell all day, rain[in]g all day, wrote a note to Dick and one to Nap, rece[ive]d one from Dick and one from Miss Jane Boen; Read in Leviticus, several called today, 28th I have been quite sick all day, set [sic] up very little, feel some better tonight, Mrs Mayne and others called, Rec[eive]d a note from Nap, read in Leviticus. 1850 60) 29th Mrs Thompson spent the day with me, wrote a note to Ma Rece[ive]d an answer, several called, Read in Leviticus; I feel some better, Nap is at home, I feel truly thankful to see her here and well. 30th Wrote a letter to Miss Jane Boen; several called; read in Leviticus; I still feel very unwell, and fear I shall not feel any better for some days, but I shall; and yet, all is as it should be. 31st Charles Doughterty and his daughter, Ma, Mrs Graham, E. Thompson W. Mayne his wife and others here this eve[nin]g; Read in Leviticus. April the 1st Been busy all day cleaning up but felt better today thanI have for several; Daniel Dufree came this eve[nin]g {from Miss) Mrs Thompson here tonight, Mr. Winfrey eat [sic] supper with us, Read in Numbers 2nd rec[eive]d a letter from Emily Jennings, and a note from Nap, been busy in the garden today; read in Numbers, several called; 3rd Rain until near twelve oclock [sic] wrote a note to Mrs F. A. Stone and one to Nap, and a letter to Emily Jennings, Dr. Hay and others here today, Mr. G and myself went to Ma's and Aunt Greer's this evening, read in Numbers, 4th Mrs. Hay dined with us, Mr. G and myself spent part of the evening at Judge Daugherty's, called to see Aunt Kitty, wrote a note to Dick and a letter to T. Wood; read in Numbers; Everything at times seems strange, poor, weak human beings, at one moment it is all well, the next so dissatisfied; and unhappy, O that I could always feel, "thy will be done," 5th Spent the day at Aunt Greer's very pleasantly, Aunt Kitty not so well today; Mr. G Sent for me soon after dinner, Mr and Mrs Hayes were here, Alec Stevens, Capt. Dean and Mr Garlington here this evening, read in Numbers; 6th A very cool windy day, Mr. Harrington and others called, P Bedell come [sic] down this mor[nin]g to say goodby, as he will start to California Monday, Daniel Deupree here tonight, A. Wright took supper with us, I walked down to Aunt Kitty this evening, found her something better, been busy all day white washing the trees, read in numbers, 7th Capt. Winfrey spent the day here, Mrs Marr and others called, I went to see Aunt Kitty this evening, She is quite sick indeed I would not be astonished if she does not live three days, Mr G sent for me soon after I got there, Mat [?] Lawrence was badly hurt by one of the other negroes, found him badly hurt, but hope he will soon get over it; Sent for Dr. Moore, he came just as we set [sic] down to supper, left at nine o'clock [sic], read in Numbers; 1850 (61 8th Daniel Deupree left this mor[nin]g for Miss, Dr. Hay, Mr. Winfrey and others here today, Mr. Spears called this eve[nin]g, Mr. G and myself went with him to see Aunt Kitty, he read and conversed with her and preached a most excelent [sic] sermon from, "Mark the perfect man and behold the upright, the end of that man is peace" Several of the neighbors were there; I have not felt well this eve[nin]g, and feel rather depressed Oh, that I could always feel, "Blessed are ye when men shall persecute and revile you, and shall say all manner of evil against you falsely for my sake," O that you would grant me grace in time of need and [?] 9th Been at work in the garden and yard all day, wished to get through before it rains but it is now raining, Dr. Moore here this mor[nin]g to see John (servant) who is in rather a strange fix, Capt. Dean and others here during the day, Rec[eive]d a note from Mrs. Clark, read in Numbers. 10th Raining all the forenoon, John some better this eve[nin]g Dr. Hay, Capt Dean and others here, Mr. G and myself went to Aunt Greer's and Ma's this eve[nin]g,Found them better, read in Numbers, have been disturbed in mind today but hope all for the best; Set out cabbage plants today. 11th Mr. Harrison, Capt Dean Mrs Falkner, Mrs. Joe Morton and others called, Dr. Moore here to see John who seems better, Aunt Greer sent for us this eve[nin]g to see Aunt Kitty, found her very unwell, rec[eive]d a note from William Maynes, wrote one to him and one to Capt Dean, rec[eive]d one from Dick, Read in Deuteronomy 12th Several called during the day, Mrs. Sallie Thomas and children here tonight, Read Deuteronomy, John about the same, 13th Mrs Sallie Thomas, Nap and myself went down to see Aunt Kitty this mor[nin]g found her better, then went to pleasant grove [sic] heard Mr. Brantly preach from the 18th verse of the 3rd chapter. of 2nd Peter, ("Grow in grace") he first endeavoured [sic] to show why we should do so, then how we should, I thought a first rate sermon, one that we should all remember, G. Williams, Capt. Dean and others dined here, a remarkable windy day, Read in Deuteronomy, almost or quite cool enough for frost. 14th Miss P. Rolin and others called, John Morton, Fany Clark, Orlando Richardson, A. Appling and others dined here, Dr Carr, Dick, Mr Falkner and others spent the eve[nin]g here, all of us went to Pleasant trove, heard Mr. Brantly preach from the 4th verse of the 5th chapter of Isiah, "What could have been done more for my vineyard that I have not done," A most excellent [sic] sermon, calculated to inform every hearer, one we should ever remember, Oh; that we could always feel the responsibility resting on us, feel the obligations we are under to do good, and do merciful a [endeavor?] 1850 (62 Mr. Thomas, Nap and myself rode over to Ma's about sundown, came home at nine o'clock [sic], had a pleasant ride home and never enjoyed a conversation more in my life, I feel like Mrs Thomas thinks seriously of religion, hope I am not mistaken in my conjectures, I love her very much and do hope I shall live to see her a true christian, read in Deuteronomy, 15th Went up to town with Mrs Thomas this mor[nin]g, was shopping until [sic] after twelve, dinner at the Newton House, called at Mr. Clark's this eve[nin]g cam home about sundown, rec[eive]d a note from Sister, answered it, rec[eive]d one from Nap, and a letter from L J Deupree, (Memphis Tenn) read in Deuteronomy, 16th Mr. G and myself went to Athens this mor[nin]g, came home about two o'clock [sic] went to Ma's this eve[nin]g, several called during the day, Read in Deuteronomy, 17th Rained all the mor[nin]g now cold and windy, Mr. G and myself went to Mr. Graham's eve[nin]g and to Aunt Greer's, several called today, Red'd a note from Sister and one from Ma, answered them, I have been quite unwell all day, Several negroes complaining, read in Deuteronomy. 18th Been cold all day, wrote a note to Dr. Moore who came down to see the sick negroes, wrote a note to Dick, rec[eive]d an answer, rec[eive]d one from Nap, Mrs Susan maybe here this eve[nin]g, Read in Deuteronomy; 19th Rained all the mor[nin]g, several called during the day, Mr. G and myself went down to see Aunt Kitty this eve[nin]g, found her better, our Dick about the same, read in Deuteronomy. 20th Dr. Moore here to see the sick, William Jennings came this mor[nin]g, Capt Dean and others here today, raining now, Read in Deuteronomy. 21st Dr. Hay and others here today, William Jennings left this eve[nin]g Read in Joshua, been a most beautiful day, rained yesterday eve[nin]g and this mor[nin]g, a beautiful sunny mor[nin]g, being Sunday, and alone, I could but think when I walked out this mor[nin]g Welcome, sweet day of rest, That saw the Lord arise, Welcome to this Reviving breast, And these Rejoicing eyes. 22nd A warm day, Mrs Graham, E Thompson, Miss P. Rolin and others called, Mr. G and myself went over to Ma's about sundown, eat [sic] supper then called to see Aunt Kitty and got home about eight oclock [sic], wrote a note to E Thompson, and one to Ma rec[eive]d answers, wrote a letter to Emily Jennings , read in Joshua; rec[eive]d a note from Mrs. F.A. Stone. 23rd Sister and her children spent the day with me, Ma and Mrs [ ? ] spent the eve[nin]g and took supper here, wrote and rec[eive]d several notes, read in Judges. 24th Miss P. Rolin and myself went to Mr. Veal's to see Miss Jane Boen, found her up and looking better than I expected, took dinner at ma's, called to see Aunt Kitty, came home about sundown, Mrs Dean, E. Thompson, and others here today, wrote note to Miss P. Rolin, Read in Judges, the sick about the same; 25th Emeline Thompson, Mr Harrison and others called, Mr G and myself spent the evening at Dr. Hays, came about eight oclock [sic], Read in Judges 26th Been rainy nearly all day, I spent the day at Mr Graham's came home about four o'clock [sic], Dr. Moore here to see the sick Negroes, Read in Judges, Several called during the day. 1850 (63 27th Mr Harrison and others called, wrote a note to Ma, busy all day fitting and finishing some dresses for Nap; walked up to see Miss Betsy Brewer this eve[nin]g after sundown, Read in Judges: 28th Ma, and Sister's children spent the day here, Several called; wrote a note to Miss Jane Boen; rec[eive]d two from her, wrote one to Miss P. Rolin, finished reading through Judges, through Ruth and commenced first Samuel; three negroes taking medicine, and Nap quite unwell; 29th A cool windy day, Joe Morton, Mrs Hay, her children, William Mayne his wife and others here during the day, Mr. G and myself went down to see Aunt Kitty this eve[nin]g found her quite unwell, read in first Samuel; the sick all better; 30th A warm day, Several called, Miss P. Rolin here tonight, Mr. G and myself went down to see Aunt Kitty found her better, my sick people all better, not only feel rejoiced but truly thankful, particularly on Nap's account, was uneasy about her this morn[in]g, but now she will get on, it may be selfish, but nevertheless, it is nature, I hope I wish all well, but still self is first; I know I'm selfish, know I'm vile, But my salvation's free, Then in thine all abounding grace, O. Lord remember me. I have been very unwell all day, and my eyes pain me so much I can scarcely work, read in first Samuel; May the 1st Mis P. Rolin, Nap, Mr. G and myself went to Athens called at Mr. Clark's, then went shopping, came home about four o'clock [sic], Capt. Dean and others called, Miss E. Thompson here tonight, the sick better but others complaining, Read in first Samuel. 2nd Several called during the day, Received five notes today, wrote five, Read in first Samuel. 3rd Several called today, Ma spent the eve[nin]g with us, Several complaining, wrote and received several notes, read in first Samuel. 4th A cloudy day, commenced raining about sundown, several called, Miss P. Rolin, Mr G and myself went down to to see Aunt Kitty this eve[nin]g, Read in first Samuel, the sick some better tonight. 5th Miss P. Rolin left this mor[nin]g; we heard that Ma had a fall so all of us went over to see her, Spent the day, or until after dinner, then called to see Aunt Kitty, found her very unwell, Ma and Sister came home with us and staid [sic] a few minutes, I hope my sick are better tonight and feel truly thankful, rec[eive]d a note from Miss Jane Boen, Read in first Samuel; I have not spent the day pleasantly, felt overmuch disappointed, intended to go to church if we had not heard Ma was hurt. 6th Cool day, not a single person here today, the sick some better, rec[eive]d a note from Nap, wrote a letter to Emily Jennings, read in first Samuel; 7th Received a note from Nap, spent the day at Ma's called to see Aunt Kitty this eve[nin]g Several called, Dr. Hay just left Read in first Samuel; had a light front this mor[nin]g, Think it has not done any injury. 8th Been raining all day, some very hard thunder, Dr. Hay and others here today, Mr. Brewer and Miss Betsy dined with us, wrote a note rec[eive]d one from him, wrote one to Nap and a letter to Miss Jane Boen, Read in Second Samuel. 9th Another cool day, Emeline Thompson and others called, rec[eive]d a letter from Emily Jennings; Mr. G and myself went to Ma's this eve[nin]g came by to see Aunt Kitty; found all pretty well, read in Second Samuel,, 1850 (64 10th Dr Hay, Dr Moore and others here during the day, Wrote a note to Ma, the sick all mending, read in Second Samuel; 11th Nap and myself went to Pleasant Grove heard Mr. Brantly preach from the 9th verse of the 5th chapter of Paul's Epistle to the Hebrews, I thought a very good sermon; Several children came home with us, Mrs. Williams, Mrs James and old Mrs Mayne spent the eve[nin]g here, Read in Second Samuel. 12th All of us went to Pleasant Grove, heard Mr. Albert Williams preach from the 12th verse of the 22nd chapter on Matthew, I thought an extra [?] sermon, Mrs Dean, Miss Parks and others called this mor[nin]g, Levi Crawford, A. Wright, Col. Morton and others dined with us, Dr. Lombard and Mr. Elis called this mor[nin]g, James Mayne and his family called this eve[nin]g Dr. Hay and his wife took supper with us, Read in Second Samuel; I have not spent a pleasant day, was delighted with the sermon, enjoyed it, and hope God will enable me to do right, Oh: that He would teach me to know who and what I am; 13th Mr G. left this mor[nin]g for Augusta, Nap and myself spent the mor[nin]g at Col Craigg's came home about eleven o'clock [sic]. Ma spent the eve[nin]g with us, several called during the day, Mary Hay and Dick here tonight, I hope Mr G. may return safe and sound and find us well, My children are now all with me, the first time they have been with me at night for some time, Dick came to stay with us as we were alone, and I hope I feel as thankful as I should, I feel anxious about my children and love them, but I hope I feel they are God's children, and that they are entrusted to me to raise for him, and do hope he will help me to do so, will guide me and make me an instrument in his hands to bring them up to know, to love and to serve him; read in Second Samuel; 14th Raining nearly all day and some very hard showers; Dick did not leave until about nine o clock [sic], Dr. Hay here tonight, Ma and Sister came over this evening, Sister will stay some days, Ma and myself went down to see Aunt Kitty this eve[nin]g, found her and Aunt Greer both very unwell, we are all in usual health, and I have got on so far without any accident or misfortune, Read in Second Samuel; 15th Dr. Hay and others called today, Sent for Dr. Moore to see Nap, he came after sun down this eve[nin]g to stay all night with me, Mrs. Harrison came about sundown from South Carolina, so I have company enough tonight and I have ever since Mr. G left, and I do feel so thankful to every one that thought enough of me to come and see me since he left, and I know I feel willing to thank the giver of all good for his care and protection; read in first Kings; Aunt Greer sent for me this evening, I went and got home about sundown, found her better than I expected. 16th Sister and myself spent the day at Aunt Greer's found her and Aunt Kitty both unwell, several called during the day, Mr. Greer came home very safe and sound, and I feel gratified to think we are all as well as we are; I have so much to be thankful for, and I hope I do feel grateful, read in first Kings. 17th Mr Phinizy, Dr. Moore and others called, Sister and myself spent the day at Mr. Graham's came about four o'clock [sic], Mr. and Mrs Phinizy spent the eve[nin]g with us, Read in First Kings, 18th Mrs Bonds and Nancy Farck [?] spent the mor[nin]g with us, Sister and myself went to Dr. Hay's this mor[nin]g came home about four o'clock [sic], 1850 (65 several little girls spent the eve[nin]g with Nap, I went over to Ma's to carry Sister home, called to see Aunt Greer, Read in first Kings; 19th All of us went to Athens to the Presbyterian Church heard Dr Hoyt preach from the 1st verse of the 3rd chapter of Second Thessalonians, a good sermon and one calculated to do good, came home to dinner, went to see Aunt Kitty this eve[nin]g, found her very unwell, read in First Kings; Dr. Hay and others called, rec[eive]d a note from Miss Jane Boen. 20th Miss P. Rolin spent the day with us, Several called during the day, Mr G and myself went to see Aunt Kitty, I went to see miss Betsy Brewer who is also complaining, wrote a note to Ma, Read in first Kings, 21st Mr Ellis eat [sic] breakfast here this mor[nin]g Mr G. and myself went to Joe Morton's left directly after dinner, called at Ma's got home about three o'clock [sic], Mrs Calier [?]and her daughter Mrs Stanford spent the eve[nin]g here, Several negroes complaining, Read in first Kings. 22nd Mrs Maybe called this mor[nin]g, Thos. Brewer and Miss Betsy Brewer spent the evening here, Dr. Moore here this evening to see me, I have been very sick all day, but hope I feel some better tonight, read in first Kings, have not done any work today been in bed all day; 23rd Mrs Graham spent the mor[nin]g with me, Ma spent the day here, Several called, I have been very unwell again today, but much than I was yesterday, hope I shall get on pretty well and feel truly thankful to my neighbors for their attentions and to a kind providence for my health and every other blessing I enjoy and every evil and [ ? ] I have ever escaped, but have every day to regret my evil disposition, and stubborn self-will, Oh; that I could always have a grateful heart, could always be ready to praise and thank God for his many many blessings, rec[eive]d a note fromDick and one from Nap, read in first Kings. 24th A warm day, some little rain, Mr Childs, John Cobb, Mr Ellis and Dr Moore took supper with us, Nap came home this eve[nin]g complaining, Several negroes complaining, some of them better, wrote a note to Ma this mor[nin]g, rec[eive]d an answer, read in Second Kings, I feel some better this eve[nin]g, wrote a letter to Louis J. Deupree; 25th Wrote a letter to Mrs FB Deupree and one to Miss Jane Boen, Several called today, Mr. G and myself went down to Aunt Greer's this eve[nin]g staid [sic] a few minutes only, Read in Second Kings, hope all are better,, 26th All of us went to Athens to the baptist [sic] Church, heard Mr. Brantly preach from "why will you die O House of Israel" I thought very good indeed, had a small congregation, came home to dinner, Ma, Sister Dr Hay Mr. and Mrs Hathaway and others here this evening, wrote a note to Miss E. Thompson, rec[eive]d an answer, wrote one to Ma, the sick, I think are all on the mend, and Oh do feel ever thankful I have many things to be thankful for; Read in second Kings. 27th Mr. Harrison, Dr Hay and others here during the day, I went over to see Mrs Boyd Tuck [this? think?] she is quite unwell, wrote a note to Ma, read in Second Kings, hope my sick are all doing well, Oh, for a thankful contented heart, I feel that all things do actually work together for the good, to them that love God, and would that I could keep every commandment, and fulfill every righteousness. 28th Aunt Kitty came this mor[nin]g, Mrs Hay came to dinner, Dudley Ransom here tonight, wrote a note to Ma, rec[eive]d and answer, wrote one to Dick, rec[eive]d an answer, wrote one to Mrs. Graham, some of the sick better, some not so well, Read in Second Kings; have been rather unwell all day, and felt more depressed all day than I have for weeks, I I could always feel "blessed are ye when men persecute you and revile you and say all manner of evil against you falsely for my sake." But my poor vain, deceitful heart, and so wicked I know that I revive more good at the hands of God than evil, by 1850 (66 far more, than I deserve, still my presumptuous heart would say "Great God, afflict not in my wrath the short alloted [sic] span, that bound the few and weary days, of pilgrimage to man," 29th W. Mayne, Payton Moore and others called today, rec[eive]d two notes from Sister, wrote one to her, the family all better, Read in first Chronicles, still feel depressed, "Man is born of woman is of few days and full of troubles; Few are my days and full of woe, O, man of woman born, Thy doom is written, dust thou art to dust thou must return. 30th William Mayne, Payton Moore, Dr Hay and others called this mor[nin]g, all went fishing (the gentlemen)Aunt Greer, Mrs Maybe and Mrs Willis spent the mor[nin]g with me, Ma and Mrs Fanny Moore dined with me, Dr. Lombard, Mr Cobb, Mr Salter, P. Moore and wife and others here tonight, had a pretty rain tonight which was much needed, Read in first Chronicles; 31st A very cool day, my company all left this mor[nin]g, Mrs Maybe, Mrs Thompson, Mrs Graham and others called during the day, Sue Doble come [sic] home with Nap this eve[nin]g, the sick not so well this eve[nin]g, read in first Chronicles; I have felt better today than I have for several, O that I could always feel as Paul did when he said "All that will live Godly in Christ Jesus must meet with persecution." June the 1st Mrs Susan Mayne, Mrs V. Mayne, Mrs Willis and Aunt Greer spent the day with me; a traveler and Dick here tonight, Aunt Kitty very much complaining tonight; and Silvy [?] worse; I do wish we were all well, but I feel thankful that my children are all with me and all in usual health, Read in first Chronicles, been cold enough for fire all day; 2nd Dick, Miss Doble, Nap and myself went to the corner, heard Mr Pitchford preach from, "Many shall run to and fro, and knowledge shall be increased" Mr G would have gone but Aunt Kitty was not well and we sent for the Dr to see Silvy, who is quite sick, Dr. Moore, E. Thompson, Ma, Miss P. Rolin and others here during the day, we dined at Capt Winfry's got home an hour by sun, read first Chronicles, heard a common sermon, 3rd Dr. Moore here to see Silvy, she is some better, but still very sick, the rest better, read in first chronicles, I feel well tonight, and cheerful, Dr. Carr and his wife called this evening, Emeline Thompson here tonight, 4th Ma, Emeline Thompson and myself went town shopping, Ma and Myself called to see Mrs E. Clayton and Mrs Bradford, and dined at Dr. Reese's, I then called at G. Dent's and Mr N. Woods, then all of us called at Mr Grady's and Mr Clark's, came home after sundown, found all about the same at home, hope we shall now get on now pretty well, found Nap complaining, she came with us, I suppose will go in the mor[nin]g, rec[eive]d a note from Ma, wrote one to Sister, read in Psalms; 5th Mr. G and myself went to Capt Dean's to see his daughter, she is very sick, I called at Ma's took dinner and came home at five o'clock [sic], Dick and Dr. Carr came out here this eve[nin]g, Dr. Moore here this evening, several called, received a note from Nap, read in first Chronicles, 6th Wrote a note to Nap, Several called today, Mr G. and myself went to see Matilda Deane, found her very sick, called at Ma's read in first Chronicles, feel so thankful that my children are well; 7th I went up to get a shroud for Matilda Deane, her mother has given up all hopes of her recovery, and requested me to get it this mor[nin]g, brought Nap home with me to stay she seems so unwilling to 1850 (67 stay there, that I cannot reconcile it to myself to make her, Miss Betsy Brewer dined with us, Miss Thompson spent the evening here wrote a note to Dick, one to Mrs Graham and rec[eive]d one from her, wrote one to sister, rec[eive]d an answer, read in first chronicles, feel melancholy tonight, but hope all for the best, the sick are all mending. 8th Mrs W. Mayne, Mrs J. Mayne and old Mrs. Mayne called here this mor[nin]g, A. Appling and Milton Payne here tonight, Nap and myself went to Pleasant Grove heard Mr. Brantly preach from the last verse of the 1st chapter of James; Mr. G and myself went to see Matilda Deane this eve[nin]g found her very sick, I think it impossible for her to live 24 hours, feel very much for her parents, hope God will administer comfort in the right time and way, for I know from experience that comfort can come from other sources; the negroes I think are better and do feel so thankful that my family are as well as they are, wrote a letter to Emily Jennings; a note to Dick rec[eive]d one from him, read in Psalms. 9th Mrs Winfry, Miss Lucy Biggers, Miss Boon and others called this mor[nin]g, Dick spent the day with us, Mrs Thompson dined with us, Mr. Appling and Mr. Payne left this evening, Mr G and myself went to see Matilda Deane this eve[nin]g found her more composed, but I think no better, read in first Chronicles, all of us went to pleasant grove [sic] heard Mr. Brantly preach one of his best sermons from part of the 5th verse of the 29th chapter of first Chronicles; O, that I could act, think and speak according to the will of God, Hail thou sacred blessed day, The best of all the seven, when hearts unite their vows to pay, of gratitude to heaven. 10th Sent for Dr. Moore to see the sick negroes again, they are all better tonight, went to see Aunt Greer this eve[nin]g, found her some better, but still very sick, Nancy Tuck spent the eve[nin]g here, read in Second Chronicles; felt very much distressed this mornin, She thinks she is better, Mr. and Mrs Britton spent the greater part of the evening with us, Mr. G. and myself went to see Matilda Deane this eve[nin]g found her better, at least more composed, came home after sundown, found Mr. Barrow and Mr. Davis here, Capt Winfry stop here about daylight down his way home Very sick with headache, he is quite sick now,, Dr. Moore there this eve[nin]g to see my sick ones, some of them better, and some not so well, hope I may be enabled to wait on all the sick, and bear and forbear, hope I may not only bear, but feel kind and charitable to every one; feel towards all as if they were my near kindred, and laying aside all vain, selfish feelings, act towards them with singleness of hears, read in second Chronicles. 12th The sick all better, Mrs Graham, Mrs Thompson and others called this eve[nin]g, Mr G and myself went to Berry Tuck's and Boyd Tuck's this eve[nin]g came after sundown Read in second Chronicles. Feel cheerful and lively this eve[nin]g, thankful that the sick are better and so thankful that my white family are well, so that I can pay more attention to the others, rec[eive]d a note from E. Thompson, wrote one to her, rec[eive]d one from Sister and answered it, 13th Emeline Thompson and myself went to the Veal's this mor[nin]g to see Miss Jane Boen, found her much better than I expected, come to Ma's to dinner, went to see Matilda Dean this eve[nin]g found her better, came home at sundown, was pleased to find Dick here, and the family all as well as I left them the mor[nin]g, several called during the day, read in first Chronicles, I feel thankful that I went to see Miss Jane, she seemed so overjoyed to see me, and poor creature, I pity her so much. 1850 (68 14th Wrote a letter to Miss Craige for Miss Dean this mor[nin]g and one to Miss Jane Boen; Mr Harrison, Judge Dougherty his wife and others here during the day, Mr G. and myself went to see Matilda Deane this mor[nin]g found her better, read in second Chronicles; My sick ones I think some better, feel truly thankful for it; Aunt Kitty complaining but I think as well as we might expect her to be at her age; I know she will confine me a great deal, but feel more than willing, if I can only do right, and hope God will work with me, and prepare me for every situation he may be pleased to place me in, if he will I know I can do his will. 16th Yesterday mor[nin]g I wrote a note to Dick received one from him, rec[eive]d one from Miss Jane Boen, was busy all the mor[nin]g making cherry preserves, after dinner Mrs Mayne sent for me to go see Aunt Greer, I found her very sick, did not think she would live 24 hours, did not leave until after breakfast this mor[nin]g, set [sic]up until [sic] nearly day, felt very much fatigued until I went to sleep feel better now, Ma, Sister and her children dined with me, all of us went to see Aunt Greer this eve[nin]g, found her some better, but still very sick, Dr. Moore called this eve[nin]g to see my sick, they are some better, did not read in the bible yesterday as I set [sic] up so late, read in second Chronicles today. 17th Several called during the day, went to see Aunt Greer this eve[nin]g, think she is not any better, read in second Chronicles, wrote a note to Dick and one to Mrs Mayne; 18th Mr G. and myself went to see Aunt Greer this mor[nin]g, found her more comfortable but no better; then went to see Matilda Deane, think she is much worse; came home to dinner, went to see Aunt Greer again this eve[nin]g, Dr. Moore and others called today, read in second Chronicles, a warm dry day, suffer for rain 20th Yesterday, several called, Aunt Kitty complaining more than common all day I went to see Aunt Greer in the mor[nin]g, wrote a note to Sister, and one to Mrs. Graham, rec[eive]d answers, went again in the eve[nin]g to see Aunt Greer, and staid all night, did not sleep any, came home to eat breakfast, did not read in the bible yesterday or write, Dr. Moore here this eve[nin]g to see my sick, I think they are better, Mr. G and myself went to see Aunt Greer this eve[nin]g, found her better, but think she will not live; Mary and Sallie Hay here tonight, Aunt Kitty still complaining, read in Second Chronicles. 21st Emeline Thompson spent the day with me and helped to make a shroud for Aunt Greer; i went up to see Ann Brewer this eve[nin]g and found her right sick, only cold, I think; went to see Aunt Greer this eve[nin]g think she is not so well; read in Second Chronicles; my sick still mending and feel truly thankful we are as well as we are. 22nd I went to see Aunt Greer this mor[nin]g, thought she seemed some better, at least more comfortable; all of us went again this eve[nin]g, found her better than she was yesterday eve[nin]g, but not so well as she was this mor[nin]g. several callers today, read in Second Chronicles, feel dejected tonight, Oh! for a heart to praise my God, A heart from sin set free, A heart that is sprinkled with the blood, so freely shed for me. 23rd Mr G. and myself went to see Matilda Deane this mor[nin]g, found her much better I think, called at Ma's then went to see Aunt Greer found her 1850 (69 something worse I think, came home to dinner, this evening I went to see Aunt Greer again, Read in Ezra, think my sick are better, Dr. Moore here this eve[nin]g, I think if we could have a good rain we would all feel better, 24th Mr G., Aunt Kitty and myself went to see Aunt Greer this mor[nin]g; found her better, went again this eve[nin]g found her still better, do hope she will continue to mend, Mr. Le Sure and others here today, Read in Ezra; had a light rain, hope we shall have more tonight, our crops suffer very much, but I know and feel that all things work together for good, 25th Mr G. and myself went over to see Matilda Deane this mor[nin]g, found her better ment to see Aunt Greer this eve[nin]g, she is not so well, surely she cannot stand it many days, A. Wright and others called Eliza and Julian Hayes spent the day with Nap; Mr. Packard here tonight; wrote a letter to Miss Craige for Mrs Deane; and one to Mrs Battle for Silvy, wrote and rec[eive]d several notes, read in Nehemiah; my sick are doing well I think, O, if I could always feel as I do tonight and have done the greater part of the day; that all could always feel "praise ye the Lord for his merciful kindness to the children of men," But I know that all cannot, for the natural mind cannot understand the things of the spirit of God, they are foolishness to him, neither can he know them, for they are spiritually discerned [sic]." and yet I sometimes think it one of the wisest dispensations of providence, that we are tried persecuted and afflicted, who can be afflicted in body or mind and not turn their whole heart and soul to the fiver of all good for comfort and consolation? and all that comes with an honorable, contrite heart will feel the truth of the words the Saviour, in the world you shall have tribulations, in me you shall have peace." 26th Mr G. and myself went to see Aunt Greer this mor[nin]g, think she looks worse but hope she is not worse; several called today; wrote a note to Laura Clark, read in Nehemiah; Miss P. Rolin here tonight; our family better health that it has been for some weeks; 27th Mr G. and myself went to see Aunt Greer this mor[nin]g, come home to dinner, went again this evening, she is sinking very fast; Martha Thomas came home with Nap this mor[nin]g, Aunt Kitty complaining more than common, hope she will be better by mor[nin]g, hope I may be enabled to bear with her weaknesses and infirmities, not only with patience, but with cheerfulness, I know that I often think and try to act towards every human being as I would have them act towards me, Read in Nehemiah; wrote a note to sister, rec[eive]d one from her. 28th Wrote a note to Mrs F. A. Stone, rec[eive]d one from her, Several called during the day, among the rest Dr. Gibbs; Mr. G and myself went to see Aunt Greer this eve[nin]g, had a beautiful rain since dinner, for which I feel truly thankful, hope I am satisfied in every situation, at least hope I do not repine, but would that I could always be perfectly contented in any and every situation, not only so, but willing to stay and be just as providence places and directs me; read in Esther; 29th Went to see Aunt Greer this mor[nin]g found her much worse, came home about two o'clock [sic] found Nap quiet (choleramorbis [sic]) went to see Aunt again at five came at seven, Think Aunt is dying, the family wished me to stay, but thought I would come and see Nap and go back, but found her so very sick I can't go back tonight, unless they send again; but I do hope she is now improving, at least she is sleeping, and her stomach seems more composed, read in Job, wrote a letter to Emily Jennings, 30th Set [sic] up all night last night with Nap, she was very sick all night, sent for the Dr about day, he came soon and administered for the 1850 (70 sick of the family, but able to be up except Nap, and she is much better and Oh, I m so thankful, feel that providence directed me last night, I mean directed me in giving medicine and blessed the means, Ma and sister dined with us; Mr Britton and family, Mrs Hayes and daughter, and Dr Hay and his wife called this eve[nin]g; Mr G. and myself went to see Aunt Greer this evening, she is alive, and that is all I can say, Read in Job. July 2nd Yesterday mor[nin]g went to see Aunt Greer found her so sick, I concluded to stay until there was a change, but Mr G. come [sic] there about twelve and I come [sic] home with him to see how Nap was, and intended to go back in an hour or so, found her getting on pretty well, but only staid here a few minutes and they sent for me again as they thought Aunt was dying, I went quick as I could, found her dead when I got there; So, staid [sic] there until this mor[nin]g about sunrise, walked home, eat breakfast (drank a cup of coffee) went there at eight, heard Mr. Brantly preach her funeral sermon, from the 7th verse of the 12th chapter of Ecclesiastes; went to Ma's with the corpse, after she was buried came home to dinner, concluded that I had lost so much sleep I would try to take a long nap, Just as I had laid down Mrs Bond sent for me, I went over found her quite sick, came home about dark, for I was so much fatigued I could not set [sic] up, as she had company enough, several called yesterday and today, Dr. Hay and daughter dined here today, my sick all better, and the neighbors in better health than they have been for some months; I feel so sleepy and so much fatigued I can scarcely write. 3rd Mrs Dunnahoo, Dr Hay and others called, Miss Betty Brewer spent the eve[nin]g here; Mr G. attended the burial of John Stone this eve[nin]g, he was thrown from his buggie and only lived a few hours; how uncertain is life; how certain death; he was in good health, perhaps thinking as little or less of death than any thing else; and cut off in the prime of life, his earthly remains were buried with masonic honors, but the avails all earthly pomp or grandeur? Where is the spirit? that is not buried with the body, we are told, the body shall return the dust, and the spirit to you who gave it, and let that immortal spirit be doomed to woe, and misery or to happiness, if he could be permitted to speak to us tonight, his words would be the same I feel that he would say to all, "prepare to meet your God" O, that we would, that every human being could feel that there is an appointed time to die 1850 (71 that there is no such thing as an accident; only to think of the two burials; yesterday and today, the one had been a member of the church for more that forty years, her character as a Christian was irreproachable, I can think of her and say, truly, "let me die the death of the righteous, and let my last end be like hers." of the other and say, do not heavenly father leave me, or forsake me, but teach me how to feel that I too must die, teach me to believe in thee, to trust in thee, and do more O, my father be pleased to manifest thy will to me, as thou dost not to the world, show me the path thou has appointed me and help me to walk therein, do thou walk with me, and the work thou hast allowed for me to do, and work with me, grant that I may do it with singleness of heart fearing thee and thee only, and laying aside all slavish fear, cleave unto thee with my whole heart and soul, read in Job, rec[eive]d a note from Sister. 4th Several called during the day, Mr. Goolsby and a stranger here tonight, a very warm day, Mr G. and myself went to Ma's this eve[nin]g, the sick ones some better, read in Job. 5th Mr. Harrison, W. Mayne, Mr Graham, Dr Hay, Mr Neighbors, Mr. Ransom, and others here this evening, Mr Birdsong and his family called, thinking we would have a rain; read in Job, rec[eive]d a letter from T. Bilbo, feel very melancholy, but, "I will cry unto God, most high, unto God who doth all things for me," 6th Several called today, Dick is here tonight, and I am pleased to have my children all together, and see them well and happy, been busy yesterday and today putting up blackberry wine, wrote a letter to T. Bilbo, Read in Psalms. 7th Dr. Hay, his wife and children spent the eve[nin]g here, Dr. Moore here to see Lawrence; Mrs Leasure here tonight, read in Psalms, should have gone to church but Mr G. was complaining all the mor[nin]g, O, that I could always feel as I do tonight, I feel that God can and does hear all that trust in him. 8th Aunt Kitty and myself went down to Aunt Greer's old place this mor[nin]g, to get Aunt Kitty's things, came home about twelve o'clock, Mrs Graham and Emeline Thompson spent the mor[nin]g here; rec[eive]d a note from Sister wrote one to her; two more negroes sick this eve[nin]g, the others better, have had my feelings a little disturbed today, about Aunt's Kitty's things, but now care nothing about, all right, O, that the words of my mouth, and the meditations of my heart, could be right continually, Read in Psalms. 9th Emeline Thompson came this mor[nin]g at six oclock [sic], Mrs Narcissa 1850 (72 Edwards and Virginia Mayne spent the mor[nin]g here, Dr. Moore here this mor[nin]g to see the sick negroes Mr G. Emeline Thompson and myself went to Athens this eve[nin]g after four oclock [sic], called to see Mrs T.A. Stone, then went shopping, came home about sundown, had some severe thunder and lightning while we were in town; think it struck something about town; had a pretty rain for which I feel truly thankful; and do feel truly grateful to a kind provider for our escape from the thunder cloud; and for all his many, many blessings; finished my wine this evening, wrote a note to Sister, rec[eive]d an answer, Read in Psalms. 10th Mrs. Mayne called this mor[nin]g, her and myself went over to Ma's to see miss Polly, found her very unwell, came back at nine oclock [sic] Mr Baynard from S.C. dined with us, Mr G. and myself went down to the old place this eve[nin]g, my sick some better, I feel unwell tonight, Read in Psalms. Are there no foes for me to face? must I stem the flood? Is this vile world a friend to Grace? To help me on to God? 11th Several called during the day, a traveler here tonight, had more rain this eve[nin]g than we have had for some weeks; the sick some better, rec[eive]d a note from Dick, read in Psalms. 12th Been busy at work in the garden the greater part of today, set out some Cape Jessamines, Dr Hay and others here today, wrote a note to Sister, rec[eive]d an answer, went over to see Mrs Bond this eve[nin]g found her pretty well, Dr. Moore here this mor[nin]g to see the sick, Aunt Kitty seems quite unwell, tonight, has been complaining some days, Read in Psalms, 13th Mrs Susan Mayne and Mrs V Mayne called this mor[nin]g, Nap and myself went to Pleasant Grove hears Mr Brantly preach a most excelent [sic] sermon I thought, from the last word of the 13th chapter of Mark, "Watch," Mr G. and myself went to Capt Deane's this eve[nin]g, he has a sick family but thinks none of them dangerous at this time, called at Ma's found Miss Polly better, Aunt Kitty complaining, but still I think better than we might expect her to be, at her age, Read in Psalms, O Lord teach me my statutes," 14th Dick came this mor[nin]g, he, Nap, Stump and myself went to pleasant grove [sic] heard Mr. Brantly preach from "prepare to meet your god [sic], O, those of Israel," A. Wright and L. Crawford dined here, James Mayne called this eve[nin]g, aunt [sic] Kitty and indeed all the sick better, another new case but hope nothing 1850 (73 serious the matter,, Read in Psalms, have enjoyed the day very much. Sweet on this day of rest, To join in heart and voice, with those who love and serve the best, and in my name rejoice. 15th Mr G. and myself went to see Mr Simons this mor[nin]g, found him much better than expected, I heard he was tricked, had a lizard running in his leg, he is certain it is so, but I did not see the lizard, guess it is imagination, Dr. Moore, Dr. Hay and others here today, Read in Psalms; Sweet is the work my God my King, I praise thy name, give thanks and sing. 16th Mrs Thompson spent the day here, Mr. Harrison and others called, wrote a note to Emeline Thompson, had some rain this eve[nin]g, Aunt Kitty complaining more tonight, the rest better; Read in Psalms and Proverbs; I have so much to be thankful for, so much to rejoice at, all from god, if I know myself I am thankful, I would that god would teach me and know my heart, try me and know my thoughts. 17th Mr G. and myself went to town this mor[nin]g, I went to Dr. Bushnell's and had my likeness taken for Dick, called at the Newton House to see Mrs Sallie Thomas and P. Bedell; went in some two or three stores, called to see Mrs T. A. Stone, came home to dinner at half past twelve, had considerable rain this eve[nin]g, after which Mr G. and myself went to Ma's came home after sundown, Read in Proverbs. Several called, kept my tongue from evil, and my lips from guile. 18th Emeline Thompson spent the mor[nin]g with us, Aunt Kitty, Nap and myself spent the eve[nin]g at the Graham's, came home after sundown, wrote several recipes and a note to Dick, rec[eive]d one from him, another sick one, read in Proverbs, 19th Mr Pollte came this mor[nin]g, himself, Mr G. and myself went to the old place this eve[nin]g, Dr. Hay and others called, one of Sister's children here, read in Proverbs; rec[eive]d a note from Miss P. Rolin, wrote one to Dr. Moore; 20th Mr Pollte left this mor[nin]g, Mr. Harrison, Mr. Falkner and others called, wrote a note to Ma, rec[eive]d an answer, wrote a letter to Jane Boen, Dr. Moore here to see the sick, all were better when he was here, the little one not so well now, but hope it will be better soon, but not my will, but thine be done, only teach me to be perfectly reconciled to eat will of God, Read in Proverbs. 21st Nap, Sister's two little girls and myself went to Athens to the Episcopal church, heard Mr. Smith preach a very pretty sermon from, "My Spirit shall go with thee, and I will give you rest," I think he does 1850 (74 not deliver a written sermon well, if he had got up and said what he did right off it would have been a good sermon, but his manner does not fit him, yet I think him a good man and he writes a good sermon, came home to dinner, Mr Harrison, Sister, her children, Dr. Hay and others called this mor[nin]g, I think the sick much better tonight, Read in Proverbs; give me O, lord [sic] a heart to love, and a tongue to praise thee; 22nd Mr Harrison and Dr. Hay here this mor[nin]g, Miss Mayne, Miss E. Thompson and Miss Susan Jennings spent the evening here, some carpenters here art work, my sick I hope better, and I would that I could feel sufficiently thankful for the many, many blessings bestowed upon me and mine [?], read in Ecclesiastes; There seems a voice in every gale, a tongue in every opening flower, Which tells, O, lord the wondrous tale, of thy indulgence, love and power. 23rd Aunt Kitty, Nap, Stump and myself went to Ma's to spent the day about twelve oclock [sic] Mr G. come [sic] for me saying that the horses had run away with Henry and killed him, they sent for Dr. Moore, I got home, he appeared to be dead for some minutes, but seems well enough now, much better than I expected, had a good rain, rec[eive]d a letter from Mrs F. B. Deupree and one from William Bilbo, wrote a note to Dick, strange and mysterious are the ways of providence; how plain I see the hand or providence in every circumstance in life, and feel so thankful that I am permitted to see and feel the name of God in everything, "So teach me to number my day, that I may apply my heart unto wisdom" read in the Song of Solomon; 24th Judge Dougherty, Dr. Hay, and others called, rec[eive]d note from Dick, the sick better, been writing the greater part of the day, read in Isiah. 25th Mr G., Nap and myself went to Athens this mor[nin]g, went shopping, called on Mrs Stone, came home to dinner; Mr and Mrs Murrell from Monroe spent the evening here, Dr Moore and others called, hope the sick are still mending, Read in Isiah, In conversing with Mrs Stone this mor[nin]g about the death of her husband, I felt how necessary to have confidence in God, I feel truly sorry for her, and would that she could feel more reconciled to the will of God, Feel that God governs and controls all of our actions, Teach me O, gracious father to trust in thy love. 26th Several called this mor[nin]g, wrote a note to Ma received an answer, Mr 1850 (75 William Patman (Anti M. Preacher) Spent the eve[nin]g with us; June [?] Dobbs and Eliza Hayes here tonight, Read in Isiah; How weak and frail is human nature; who can pass a single day, Scarcely a single hour without feeling the necessity of the influence of the spirit of God, O, that I could lay aside that slavish fear, and always feel if God be with me, who can be against me? 27th Capt Deane, Mr Harrison and others called, Dick here tonight, feel so happy and thankful that my children are all here and all well. Read in Isiah. 28th Mr Harrison spent the mor[nin]g with us, Ma, Miss P. Rolin and others spent the eve[nin]g here, read in Isiah; have been very much disturbed the greater part of the day there are so many things to cross us in this life, yet if I could always act right myself; O, that I could see my own heart, could know myself and govern myself, and that my children could be prepared to pass through life and always act so as to have a conscience void of offense towards god [sic], and man, but alas; human frailty. Dr. Moore called to see Lawrence. 29th Sister, her children and myself went to town to have our likeness taken, went shopping come sic] home after twelve, Read in Isiah, Several called, 30th Mr G. Nap, Stump and myself went to town to have out likenesses taken (a group) Mrs Bond and her sister spent the day with us, Dr Moore, Dr Hay and others here today, Mr Oliver his wife and child here tonight, a remarkable warm day, hope we shall have some rain soon, Read in Isiah. 31st Mr and Mrs Oliver left this mor[nin]g, G. Williams dined with us, Sue Doble here tonight, wrote a note to Sister rec[eive]d one from her, all on the mend, I feel very unwell, but keep up, and if i get no worse I will be thankful, Read in Isiah; rec[eive]d a letter from Mr T. Wood wrote one to W. Bilbo. August the 1st Miss Craige, Matilda Deane, and Capt Deane dined with us, left late this eve[nin]g, Dr. Moore, Capt Winfry and others here during the day, Read in Isiah, a remarkable warm day. 2nd Dr Hay and others called, Ma and Sister spent the mor[nin]g here, read in Jeremiah, I believe the warmest day I ever felt, do wish we could have a good rain, when will my rebellious heart be subdued? O, that I could learn to be content in any and every situation in which I may be placed; I feel that all things work together for good, and yet this stubborn self will is so hard to keep under, O, heavenly father keep my lips from evil and my tongue from guile, Happy the man whose hopes rely, On Israel's God, he made the sky, 1850 (76 3rd Mr Harrison, Dr Hay and others here during the day, the sick still mending, I hope, I feel better than I have for a week, Nap complaining today, but I hope nothing serious, Read in Jeremiah, 4th Emeline Thompson, and Miss Jennings spent the mor[nin]g with me, Miss Betsy Brewer spent the eve[nin]g here, Mr Salter, Mr Chandler, Mr Paine, and Dick here this afternoon, Mrs Mayne and Mrs Thompson also called this eve[nin]g, Sue Doble left this eve[nin]g, had a very pretty rain do feel so thankful it, read in Jeremiah, There seems a voice in every gale, a tongue in every opening flower, which tells O Lord the won'drous tale, of they indulgence, love and power. 5th Several called today, Ma spent the mor[nin]g with me, had a good rain this eve[nin]g, Aunt Kitty and myself spent the eve[nin]g and took supper with Miss Betsy Brewer, read in Jeremiah 6th Dr Hay and Berry Tuck spent the mor[nin]g here, Dr Hay and wife spent the eve[nin]g here, Emeline Thompson here tonight; Lawrence complaining more than common, read in Jeremiah; 7th E. Thompson left this mor[nin]g, Capt Deane, Mr Harrison, and John Marable called this mor[nin]g, E. Thompson came over this eve[nin]g after sundown staid [sic] a few minutes; wrote a letter to Mr T Wood, read in Jeremiah Aunt Kitty seems quite sick this eve[nin]g, Pelina [Relina?] confined today, Dr. Moore here to see the sick; 8th Prudence Marable here this mor[nin]g, several called today, wrote and rec[eive]d several notes, Read in Jeremiah. 9th Mr Harrison, sister and others dine with us, Mrs Thompson spent the eve[nin]g here, Several girls here this eve[nin]g with Nap, wrote and rec[eive]d several notes, been busy all day packing up and fixing to go to Atlanta, am fearful I shell be disappointed, but know that all will be just right, and hope that it be as it may, I may feel perfectly satisfied, Read in Lamentations. 10th Ma, and Mis P. Rolin called this mor[nin]g, Nap and myself went with them to pleasant grove, heard Mr Landrum preach a most excelent [sic] sermon from part of the 18th verse of the 3rd chapter of 2nd Peter, Ma and Miss Rolin dined with us, Mr G. Nap and myself left home at half after two, got to Athens Depot at half after three Dick met us there, left about four oclock [sic] for Atlanta, had quite a 1850 (77 pleasant ride and we were not at all crowded, arrived here, (Union Point) at seven oclock [sic], met with very common accommodations; dread Riding tonight, Read in Ezekiel; 11th Went to bed last night at nine, Mr G. and Nap slept very well, but I did not sleep a wink, got up at twelve, expected to leave at one but the carrs [sic] run [sic] off below the Point so did not get out of there at the usual time, left there at two, were not crowded again, so had a pleasant ride, I suppose I slept an hour during the night, arrived in Atlanta at half after eight this mor[nin]g, thought at first we would not get a room, finally Mr Loyd, (the proprietor of the hotell [sic]) said he could let us have a room untill [sic] tomorrow mor[nin]g, I felt very much fatigued this mor[nin]g, but after drinking a cup of passable coffee, and washing some of the dust and smoke off felt much better. I was anxious to go to church, but concluded as the city was so much crowded, we had best be looking for lodgings, So, Mr G. left us at the hotell [sic], and went to see my uncle Joseph Mead, they insisted we should stay with them as they had no company, and would not like it if we did not, so we concluded as we had to leave this room early in the mor[nin]g it was best to leave this eve[nin]g, so after taking a nap, which revived me very much, and a light shower of rain, which cooled the air some, we came to Uncle Joe's, and feel pretty well satisfied, and very comfortably situated, only regret that we could not go to church, more particularly on Nap's account, she was very anxious to fo to the Roman Catholic Church, as had never been to that church, Read in Ezekiel. 12th Got up this mor[nin]g very much refreshed, having slept very well, after breakfast Mr G. and myself went to Daniel Elington's, 7 miles a rough road, we had not seen him for 15 years, found him but a wreck of what he was, having in a great measure lost his reason and speach [sic], his misfortune caused from drink, felt pleased to see him but very much grieved to find him in such a deplorable situation; what is man without mind? He reminded me of Watts he says Could I in statue reach the pole. or grasp creation in my span, I'd still be measured by my soul, The mind is the statue of the man. I was very much pleased with his wife and daughters, came back at twelve, then went to Mr Mc Afee's and spent the eve[nin]g, passed 1850 (78 a very pleasant day indeed, Saw several old acquaintances came back about sundown, after riding all over the city; feel pretty well tonight, and have enjoyed myself so far much better than I expected, read in Ezekiel, 13th Arulia Mead, Nap and myself rode into the city this mor[nin]g, done [sic] some shopping, saw a great number of persons, the streets being crowded all seemed busy, all interested, I only met with three persons I have ever seen before; came back after ten; wrote a letter to Dick, after dinner had a comfortable nap of sleep, after which we went to the fair ground, saw some very pretty quilts, but I think I have several superior to any I have seen yet, Saw some beautiful cruel [sic] work, and painting, looked at some of the stock, saw one hog that weighs 730 pounds, met with several old friends, came back at sundown, Green Holmes came to see me this eve[nin]g; feel much better than I expected, and perfectly satisfied, if only I had the carraige [sic] and horses here that I could ride about and let Nap see the crowd, and more company than she is like to see as it is; hope I shall hear from home in the mor[nin]g, read in Ezekiel 14th Mr G. and myself went to the fair this mor[nin]g, could not prevail on Nap to go, I enjoyed myself very much, met with several old acquaintances, came back at eleven, John Perkins called on me and set [sic] an hour or so, the first time we have met for about 15 years, after he left David Elington and family called and spent the greater part of the eve[nin]g with us, Nap and Aurelia Mead wished to go to the circus I concluded to gratify them, went after supper, Some said more than two thousand persons there, I suppose more than I ever saw at one time before, had some pretty good tumbling indeed, a very fair circus, but having attended a circus before and all being similar, I soon became tired of it, not liking such things no way [sic], came back at eleven; rec[eive]d a letter from home, feel rejoiced to hear all are well and doing well, feel willing to start home tomorrow notwithstanding I have enjoyed myself much better than I expected, Read in Ezekiel. 15th Went to the fair ground early this mor[nin]g, not so many persons there today, but I enjoyed it more today I believe than I did yesterday, Saw several things I think I shall try to make when I get home; we left early, then went to see the steam mill, and the engine shop, never felt warmer weather in my life and a certainly never saw so much 1850 (79 dust, the weather very dry, and so many passing, came back at eleven, Richard Elington called on us this afternoon, staid [sic] an horror so, after dinner took a short nap and sent to the depot, never saw such a crowd I think in my life; left the depot after four, the carrs [sic] very much crowded, but we were very comfortable seated; took supper at the Social Circle, everything looked very well, I drank a very good cup of tea, better than we generally meet with traveling, got here (Union Point) after eleven, Read in Ezekiel, am so sleepy, so much fatigued, and my eyes so full of smoke, ashes, and fire coals that I find it impossible to write anymore. 16th Got up this mor[nin]g pretty well, felt like seeing home and getting rid of the dust, Mr G. and Nap would not eat breakfast, I went to the table drank a passable cup of coffee, for which I paid 50 cts, left at 7 oclock [sic], had a very pleasant ride, got to Athens at ten, found the carriage there arrived at home at eleven, very warm and very much fatigued; eat very little dinner, Mr G. and myself then went down to the old place and made every necessary preparation for the sale tomorrow, Sent for Aunt Kitty and Stump, Ma come [sic] with them and spent the eve[nin]g, Mr Harrison here this eve[nin]g, I feel very much wearied, but so much pleased to find all well, that I fo not think of fatigue, Feel so truly thankful that is has pleased providence that we should all meet once more in health and peace, Read in Ezekiel, so wearied I can't write, 17th Felt well and happy this mor[nin]g, Sister and everyone of her children, Puss [? Press?] Marable, Mary and Cassa Hay, Miss Varsumum [?], and Mrs Berry Tuck spent the day with us, Capt Dorsey and his son, Dr Hay, Col Morton, Berry and Boyd Tuck and Mr LaSure dined with us, Sister's little girls and Puss here tonight, Dick came down this evening, so we are all together and all in usual health, I have had considerable headache this evening, but feel better tonight; it is impossible for me to say how thankful I am that our friends and neighbors come to see us and appear glad to see us, do sincerely hope I may merit their goodwill, I am sure I live my friends and neighbors, if I do nothing else able to gain their friendship, Read in Ezekiel. 18th Mr G. and myself went to Capt Deane's this mor[nin]g to see Mrs Betsy Morton, she is quite sick, called at Ma's came home to dinner, Ma and Miss P. Rollin called this evening, had some little rain this 1850 (80 evening which makes it pleasant, Aunt Kitty complaining again, Read in Ezekiel; 19th Dr Hay, Mr Tuck and a number of other gentlemen called during the say, I have been busy cutting out coarse cloth all day, wrote a note to Sister; Mr. G. complaining very much hope it is only cold, read in Ezekiel, 20th Dr. Hay and his daughter spent the eve[nin]g here, Several called, Puss Marable and Sister's children left this evening, Mr GZ. complaining all day but better now, Aunt Kitty not so well, Read in Ezekiel. 21st Dr Hay, Capt Deane, Mrs Morgan, Mrs V. Mayne and Miss P. Rolin called, Puss Dougherty spent the greater part of the day here, I spent the mor[nin]g writing; a warm day, Read in Daniel. 22nd Mrs Betsy Brewer spent the day with me, Mr G. and myself spent an hour at Ma's this mor[nin]g, have been a little disturbed in mind today, but nothing apertaining to me or mine, Read in Daniel. 23rd A cloudy day, had a good rain about daybreak, and a good one this eve[nin]g, feel truly thankful, hope we shall have more pleasant weather, Dr Hay, Mr and Mrs Phinizy and their children called this eve[nin]g, Mr G. complaining again with cold, I have been very unwell all day, wrote a letter to Emily Jennings, read in Daniel 24th Raining all day and very windy; this eve[nin]g we had a real storm of wind, six trees blew down in the yard, and a quantity of my shrubbery, and of the largest, lost two that I prize more than any I have, but much as I love them I can give them up freely, Mr G. thinks the storm has injured his crop more than a thousand dollars worth, and his plantation and timber has suffered accordingly, but I hope no lives are lost, feel truly thankful that our family are all safe, strange and misterious [sic] are the ways of providence, as bad as every thing is, I so feel so truly thankful that it is no worse, think we have cause to feel grateful for our lives; Read in Hosea. 25th A most beautiful day, all nature seems willing to atone for the savages of yester day, the stroom [sic] I think has been general, Ma spent the day with us, Mrs Stone, Laura Clark, and Judge Dougherty and his wife spent the eve[nin]g here, Puss Marable here tonight, wrote to Ma, Nap was quite sick this mor[nin]g, read through Joel and Amos. 26th Several called, some horse drovers here tonight, Noah Stone took supper with us, went up to see Mr. Brewer this eve[nin]g he is sick with cold, read through Obediah and Jonah; I have not been well today. 1850 (81 27th Mrs Phinizy and her son spent the mor[nin]g with me, Mr. Sampson from Kentucky here today; Miss P. Rolin here tonight; Puss Marable left this eve[nin]g, Read in Micah; I have been very unwell all day, and several negroes complaining, rec[eive]d a note from Mrs Hay and one from E. Thompson, answered them, wrote one to Dick, rec[eive]d one from him; 28th Raining nearly all day, Emeline Thompson here tonight, Mr G. and Aunt Kitty both quite unwell tonight; I feel better, read in Micah. 29th E. Thompson left this mor[nin]g, quite cool all day, Mr G. and Aunt Kitty better, I have more unwell [sic] today than I have for several, been in bed nearly all day, done no work at all, rec[eive]d a letter from Mr T. Wood, read in Micah. 30th Mrs Thompson came this mor[nin]g, is here now, Mrs Graham spent the eve[nin]g here, Miss P. Rolin lest this eve[nin]g, a house full of travelers here men, women and children, wrote a note to Ma, I hope all the family better but myself, Read in Nahum. 31st Mrs Thompson and those travelers left this mor[nin]g, Mrs Hay and her children spent the eve[nin]g here, several gentlemen called, wrote a note to Miss Jane Boen; read through Habakkuk, Zephaniah, Zechariah, Haggai and Malachi; I hope all better tonight. September the 1st Had considerable rain last night, Dick and Tom Camach, came this mor[nin]g and spent the day, Ma, Puss Marable and Sister's children called, Mr Ellis. John Lumpkin and Howard Hayes here this eve[nin]g, read in Mathew. 2nd I went to Ma's this mor[nin]g to spend the day, Aunt Kitty was taken sick, and Nap sent for me at twelve oclock [sic], found her very sick, sent for the Dr to see her but he has not come; Ma here tonight, Miss Betsy Brewer staid [sic] with Nap after Aunt Kitty was taken sick, read in Mathew; I have been very unwell again today and have to set [sic] up with Aunt Kitty; 3rd Mrs Susan Mayne, Mrs V. Mayne Mrs Graham, Mrs Dougherty, Mrs Moore and several other ladies here today, Dr. Moore here this evening to see Aunt Kitty, she is very sick; E. Thompson, Sarah ann [sic] Hay and three horse drovers here tonight, Several negroes complaining but hope nothing more than colds, I feel some better this evening, read in Mathew, Miss P. Rolin is also here tonight, 4th Capt Deane, Dr Hay, his wife and others called, Mrs Susan 1850 (82 Mayne, Mrs V. Mayne and E. Thompson spent the eve[nin]g here, thought all day Aunt Kitty was better, but think she is worse tonight, feel uneasy about her, wrote a note to Dick rec[eive]d an answer, read in Mathew. 5th Miss Polly went home this mor[nin]g, Mrs Thompson come [sic] this mor[nin]g will stay a day or so with us, I can see no difference in Aunt Kitty, the rest getting on pretty well, read in Mathew, wrote a note to E. Thompson. 6th Mrs Thompson left this mor[nin]g, Mrs Graham called, Capt Deane here this mor[nin]g, Mis P. Rolin here tonight, rec[eive]d a note from Emeline Thompson, Read in Mark. 7th James Mayne and his wife, William Maybe and his wife, Mrs Mayne, Mr and Mrs Britton, Mr and Mrs Phinizy, Col Fulton, Mr Shaw, and others called, Ma and Mrs Deane dined here, Ma here tonight, Charles and William Dougherty, and Dr. Hay and his wife spent the eve[nin]g here, Aunt is I think about the same, Sometimes I think she is better, then think she cannot live an hour, Nap much better, I know I have a great deal to be thankful for, and do sincerely wish I could always feel thankful, wish that I could always rejoice that God has counted me worthy to suffer persecution for his sake, and more than all I wish I could always do right, Read in Mark. O for a closer walk with God, A calm and heavenly frame, A light to guide me on the road that leads me to the Lamb. 8th Mrs Susan Mayne, Mrs Graham, E Thompson, Mis P. Rolin and others called this mor[nin]g, I think Aunt Kitty is much better, but so cross I scarcely know what to do with her, But do hope I will do right, I will try my best to bear every way with her, poor old creature she is so childish she scarcely knows what she wants any way, Dr. Moore is here this mor[nin]g to see her, read through Luke. O, for a faith that will not shrink, though pressed by every foe, that will not tremble on the brink, of any earthly woe -------- 1850 (83 9th Dr Hay and others called during the day, Mis Betsy Brewer spent the eve[nin]g here, Mrs Graham and Miss P. Rolin here tonight, wrote a note to Mrs Graham, rec[eive]d an answer, wrote one to Emeline Thompson, I think Aunt Kitty much worse, indeed I think it impossible for her to live twenty four hours, I have been very unwell all day, have lost sleep with Aunt Kitty, and when she looks so badly I am alone I am so uneasy that I am all the time restless, which keeps me nervous; Read in John. 10th Several called during the day, ma here tonight, I have been in hope all day that Aunt Kitty some better, but this eve[nin]gshe had a very hard spasm and I fear she is not so well now, I feel some better tonight; Slept better last night consequently I am not so nervous today, read in John. 11th Sister and Mr. Harrison spent the day here, Col Morton and others called; Dick and Pen [?] Bedell here tonight, Dick will stay some days with is, I have been making Jelly today, hope I feel some better, and Think Aunt Kitty much better, feel truly pleased to see her improving again, read in John. 12th Dr Hay and others called. George Williams dined here, Ma came this evening to stay all night but Aunt Kitty so much better concluded to go home, Three travelers here tonight, I do not feel so well today, and feel very much depressed, one of the little negroes very sick, read in the Act of the Apostles. 13th Dr Hay and others called, Aunt Kitty I think very much better, the rest of the sick seem to be doing very well, and I think I feel better, and so thankful that we are not worse than we are, wrote a note to Emeline Thompson, rec[eive]d an answer, Read in Acts. 14th Ma spent the day with me, Mrs Thompson and others called, Miss P. Rolin here tonight, I was uneasy about Aunt Kitty this mor[nin]g, but think her some better this eve[nin]g, P. Bedell went home this eve[nin]g, I feel better tonight, read in Acts. 15th Dick, Nap and myself went to Athens to The baptist church, heard Mr Brantly preach from the 11th verse of the 3rd chapter of first Corinthians, I thought a good, and very pretty sermon, came 1850 (84 home to dinner, Emeline Thompson and Mrs Mayne called, I think Aunt Kitty is not worse, but seemed to be losing her mind, at least she seems not to understand us, hope she will improve in that respect, or I don't know how we will get on with her, I hope I have nearly recovered, the rest of the family is in the usual health, read in Acts, 16th Dr Hay and daughter, Mr Harrison, Dr Hoyt, Mrs Graham and others called, Puss Marable and E. Harrison here tonight, Aunt Kitty is much better I think this evening, but so deaf we cannot make her hear us, rec[eive]d a note from Mrs Hay and answered it, wrote one to Mr G. after he started to Athens, read in Acts; O that every action word and thought could be guided by my heavenly father, that I could always think, does this comport with the will of God, that all vanity, pride and self love could be taken away, and I could always feel "Thy will be done, on earth as that will is done in heaven." 17th Dr Hill and Blanton Hill took breakfast here, Tobe Cox, Hall Billups and others called, Mrs Mayne and Mrs Thompson spent the day here, Miss Betsy Brewer spent the eve[nin]g here, Aunt Kitty seems better in some respects, but still seems hard to understand, read in Romans. 18th Several called, Ma spent the night here, I went up and spent the eve[nin]g with old Mrs Craige, she is very sick I think, came home about sundown, Aunt Kitty is, or seems to be doing pretty well, rec[eive]d several notes and answered them, read in Romans, 19th I spent the day with Mrs Joe Morton very pleasantly, came home early, Mr G. staid [sic] with Aunt Kitty, found her the same when I returned, but feel uneasy about Dick, he came home quite sick, but hope it is only cold, several called during the day read in first Corinthians. 20th Mr Brantly, William Mayne, and Dr Carr called this mor[nin]g, Sue Doble came this mor[nin]g to stay some days, Miss P. Rolin and Emeline Thompson here tonight; read in Second Corinthians, have spent the day very pleasantly, and feel well tonight, the family well, Aunt Kitty about the same, wrote a letter to Mrs Deupree. 21st Judge Dougherty, and lady, and others called during the day, Dr. Hay and wife spent the eve[nin]g and took supper with us, Aunt Kitty not so 1850 (85 well this eve[nin]g, read in Second Corinthians; 22nd Sue Doble, Dick, Nap and myself went to Big Creek to preaching but were disappointed, the minister did not attend, called at Mr Joe Thornton's to see how Mrs Morton was, took dinner with them as they were at the table; come home directly after dinner, Mrs Hays and her children spent the eve[nin]g with us, Sue Jennings and others called, the family all up, Aunt Kitty about the same Read in Second Corinthians. 23rd I went to Ma's this evening, came home to dinner, Dr. Hay, Mr Brantly and others called, all of us went to Boyd Tuck's tonight to a play, passed the time pleasantly, came home before eleven oclock [sic], Miss Betsy Brewer staid [sic] with Aunt Kitty during our absence; Read in Galatians. 24th Mr Cristy and Mr Reynolds here taking the census, Joe Morton and Fany Clark called this afternoon; all in usual health, but Aunt Kitty has been so fretful yesterday and today that I scarcely know how to get on with her, but must do my best, wrote and received several notes; read through Ephesians and Philippians. 25th Dr. Hay and others called during the day, wrote and rec[eive]d several notes; read through Collossians [sic], and First Thessalonians. 26th Mr Harrison and others called, Mr G. and myself went to Mr Thomas Moore's to see his little child, she had a fall, found her much better than we expected; Aunt Kitty I think getting on pretty well, as to health, Dick complaining all day, think him quite sick tonight, read through Second Thessalonians, and first and Second Timothy; Prepare for every situation in which we may be placed, and teach us to serve thee in spirit and in truth; 27th Dr. Moore called this eve[nin]g to see Dick and Aunt Kitty, Dick I think is better; Aunt Kitty has been more quiet today than common, but more feeble; two of Dr hay's daughters here tonight, read through Titus, Philemon and Hebrews; 28th Dick and myself went over to Ma's this mor[nin]g about daybreak, to see Miss P. Rolin who is very sick, come [sic] home directly after breakfast, Puss Marable came here this mor[nin]g, Dr. Hay and others called today, read through general Epistle of James, first and second 1850 (86 Peter and the first epistle of John, O that I can always feel that all things work together for the good to them that love god [sic]; I know is is so, yet can't always feel it, O, that God would this night take charge of my children, and mould and fashion them according to his will. 29th Miss G and myself went to see Miss P. Rolin this mor[nin]g found her some better but still quite sick, A Wright and L Crawford dined with us, Dr Moore here this eve[nin]g to see Cloe, read through Second and third John, Jude and revelations. A cool day, all day. 30th Fany Clark and Sister's children came this mor[nin]g, are still here with Nap; Dr. Hay and others called this mor[nin]g, Capt Deane here this eve[nin]g, another cool day, Almost cold enough for frost, read in Mathew, October the 1st Dr Hay and others called this mor[nin]g, Capt Deane, Mrs Betsy Morton and Matilda Deane spent the eve[nin]g here, Matilda here now, wrote a letter to Emily Jennings, cold enough all day for fire, All of us pretty well today, feel truly thankful for the many, many blessings we daily enjoy, Read in Mathew. 2nd I spent the day with Mrs Mayne very pleasantly, came home early, Aunt Kitty more feeble than usual, Capt Deane and others called, Mr Goolsby here tonight, Something warmer today and still very dry, read in Mathew, feel depressed tonight, but willing to believe all things happen for the betters Let thy good pleasure and thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. 3rd Sue Doble and Matilda Deane left this mor[nin]g, sister and her children, Mr Harrison and others called today, I walked up to see Miss Betsy Brewer a few minuted this evening, Aunt Kitty about the same, the rest in usual health, read in Mathew. 4th Puss Marable came this mor[nin]g, John Lumpkin, a gentleman from Virginia and others here during the day, the family in usual health, Aunt Kitty the same I think, Mr G. and myself went to Ma's this mor[nin]g before sunrise, took breakfast, and came home directly, read in Mark:; The world is a fleeting show, for Man's illusion given, The smiles of Joy, the tears of woe, deceitful shine, deceitful flow, there's nothing true but heaven. 1850 (87 5th Several called during the day, Puss marble left during the day, read in Mark, I have been considerable disturbed during the day, I hope I am willing to be guided by providence, O, that god would take away every sinful, selfish feeling, and make me walk the path he has pointed out, and do the work he has allotted for me, with singleness of heart, fearing god and god only; 6th I wished to go to church this mor[nin]g, but Dick went to the corner [?] to church, and Nap had the headache, so I had no one to go with me, Mr G. and myself went to see Miss P. Rolin found her much better, came home about eleven oclock [sic], Dr. Hay and daughter here this evening, Read in Luke; O, that we could all think less of the world and the things of the world and more of the eternity; that we could every one of us lay up treasures about, feeling that where our treasure is, there will our heart be also. 7th Dr Hay, Sister, Mr Harrison, Capt Deane others here today, Read in Luke. 8th Mrs Susan Mayne and others called, Ala [?] Crawford and Mr Pope came this mor[nin]g to hunt with Dick, and are still here, Mr Boyd Tuck came for me this mor[nin]g to go and see his wife Mrs Mayne come[sic] just as I was about to go, and went with me, we staid [sic] a few hours, found her and her child quite sick, but she would not do anything, they have just sent for me again, but they have also sent for the Dr, and I think is unnecessary for me to go, I told her everything I know, and she would not do anything at all, and I know she will not do anything until the Dr comes, and they are now expecting him, I will go soon in the mor[nin]g if nothing prevents, and told Mr. Tuck if the Dr does not come with the boy to let me know, and I will then go, if it be before day; Read in Luke, I have been very much distressed in mind today more perk ups than common for me to be, on any subject. O, for a closer walk with god, a calm and heavenly frame, a light to guide me in the road, that leads me to the lamb. 1850 (88 9th Ma come over this mor[nin]g to spend the day, but as Aunt Kitty is so sick, is with me tonight, Aunt Kitty had a very hard fit this mor[nin]g I sent for Mrs Graham, who came and spent the, eve[nin]g, I could not leave Aunt Kitty long enough to go and see Mrs Tuck she is better this eve[nin]g as I heard, Read in John. 10th Several called this mor[nin]g, Mr Watson come [sic] to work on the lumber house; two gentlemen came and put the lightning rods to the house, Mrs Mayne called this eve[nin]g and would have go with her and see Miss P. Rolin; we only staid [sic] there a few minutes and came by to see Mrs Thompson, who is crippled, came home before sundown, found Col Fulton, Mr Bloomfield, Miss E. Thompson, and others here, Aunt Kitty about as she was this mor[nin]g, better than she was yesterday, Read in John. 11th Several called during the day, been cloudy all day, rained a little since supper, but only a sprinkle, do wish we could have a good rain; read in John all in usual health, but Aunt Kitty, she about the same; I feel some better in mind but not satisfied, and yet I feel that I have a great deal to be thankful for, and feel willing to trust all to God, I know I am a sinner, but I also know, god is able to save sinners. Jesus thou art the sinners friend As such I trust in thee, When in the bowels of my love, O Lord remember me. Remember thy pure word of grace, Remember Calvary, Remember all thy dying groans, And then remember me. 12th Mrs Susan Mayne, Mrs William Mayne, Mrs Deane, Mrs Paxon and others called this mor[nin]g, Mr and Mrs Nahum Wood and Mary and Sarah Hay spent the mor[nin]g with us, no rain yet, read in Acts. 13th Dick, Nap, Stump and myself went to pleasant grove heard Mr Brantly preach a most excelent [sic], I thought, from the 3rd verse of the 18th 1850 (89 chapter of Mathew, Ma, Henry Britton and wife and others called this mor[nin]g; Judge Hutcherson and wife and John Morton dined here, Charley Lucas and Mr. Moss spent the evening here; I have felt very unwell this evening, have not been well for some days and slept littler several nights; Read in acts; O to grace how great a debtor, Daily I'm constrained to be, let that grace Lord like a fetter Bind my wondering soul to thee, 14th Wrote a letter this mor[nin]g to Emily Jennings, Mr and Mrs Paxon and children, Mrs Amis, and Matilda Deane dined and spent the day with us, Mr Hay and Dr Hay spent the eve[nin]g here, Emeline Thompson and Mr Hatterway here this eve[nin]g, Puss Marable here now with Nap, Stump is complaining but I hope not sick much, the rest well, Read in Acts, I cannot feel satisfied; The dearest idol I possess, What'er that idol be, help me to tear it from my heart, and worship only thee. 15th I spent the greater part of the day at Ma's very pleasantly, Dr Hay and others called, Thomas Deupree from Mississippi here tonight, pleased to see him and hear from my friends; read in acts. 16th Dr Moore here to see Stump think him much better, Dr Harrison, several children, and other gentlemen here during the day, Aunt Kitty and Stump indeed all the family pretty well, read in Acts, 17th Ma spent the mor[nin]g with us, several called during the day, Read in Romans, wrote and rec[eive]d several notes; 18th Dr Hay, Mr Harrison and Tyler Harrison dined with us, Several called, had a rainy mor[nin]g which was very welcome; read in first Corinthians; and I have been reading in the Pilgrim's Progress; this eve[nin]g, had no idea I should like it so much, so much reason and every day experience in it; 19th Daniel Watkins and family, Col Morton, and Dr Hay dined with us, Miss Betsy Brewer spent the eve[nin]g here, Mr Harrison and others 1850 (90 called, read in first Corinthians, "in the world ye shall have tribulation, but be of good cheer," 20th Dick, Nap and myself went to Athens to the Baptist Church, heard Mr. Cuthbert preach a most excelent [sic] sermon from the 15th verse of the 45th chapter of Isiah; called a few minutes at Mrs Sallie Thomas to see if she would come out with us; came home to dinner, Dr. Hay and his wife spent the eve[nin]g here [?] all day, think we shall have frost tonight, the family in usual health, Read in Second Corinthians and Gallatians what strange creatures we are, we are so weak, so very frail: O that the words of my mouth and the meditations of my heart could always be pure in the sight of God, how sweet if only for a few minutes to have a conscious void of offense towards God and man; 21st Several called today, had a light frost this mor[nin]g, but think it did not injure anything; read in Gallatians [sic]and through Ephesians, 22nd I spent the day at the Grahams very pleasantly, walked there and back, came home about sundown, Dr Hay and others called, read through Philippians; 23rd I rode over to Ma's this mor[nin]g, only staid [sic] a few minutes, as Nap had an invitation to dine out, I went to Col Craige's this mor[nin]g to call on Mrs Aurulia Moore (from Atlanta, came home after sundown; found B. Pope, A. Crawford and G. Moss here to hunt with Dick tomorrow, read through Colossians; 24th Cicero Mitchell came to breakfast this mor[nin]g, Several called during the day, Ma and Sister spent the evening here, wrote a note to Ma this mor[nin]g; read through first and second Thessalonians, and first and second Timothy; 25th Had considerable rain last night and this mor[nin]g, Dr Hay and others here this mor[nin]g, William Moore his wife and sister spent the evening here, Capt Deane here this eve[nin]g, read through Titus, Philemon and Hebrews. 26th No person here today, had a frost this mor[nin]g and quite cold now. Read through the general Epistle of James and first Peter. 27th Been quite cool all day, Mr Joseph Landrum and John Maybe here this eve[nin]g; Mrs Stone called this mor[nin]g, read through second Peter, first, second and third Joh, Jude and Revelations; the family in usual health, I feel truly for that and all blessings, Happy the man whose hopes rely On Israel's God, he made the sky, And earth, and seas and all their train, And none shall find his promise vain, 28th James Mayne and his wife called, I went to Ma's this eve[nin]g to see Mrs Da Reese and William Geraldine, spent the eve[nin]g very pleasantly, came home about sundown, Read in Mathew, Great god afflict not in thy wrath, The short alloted span, that bound the few and weary days of pilgrimage to man. 29th Mrs Gully, (a beggar) here this mor[nin]g, Several called during the day, Mrs Hay sent for me this eve[nin]g, Mr G. went over with me found her in bed with some fever, but lively, think she is not very sick, Read in Mathew. Few are thy days, and full of woe, O, man of woman born, Thy doom is written, dust thou art, To dust thou must return 30th Mrs Graham called this mor[nin]g, several gentlemen here during the day, A. Wright here tonight, rec[eive]d a letter from L. J. Deupree (Memphis, Ten) read in Mathew. 31st Charles Dougherty and others here this mor[nin]g, Ma and Sister's children spent the eve[nin]g here, wrote a note to Ma this mor[nin]g, rec[eive]d a letter from Emily Jennings (Warrenton) read in Mathew and Mark, Nap complaining. November the 1st Ma and myself went to Athens this mor[nin]g, called to see Mrs Bradford, and Mrs E. Clayton, spent an hour or so, then called to see Mrs John Crawford, Dined at Mr Clark's came home about sundown, Rosa Crawford come [sic] with me, Berry Tuck and others here today, Read in Mark. 2nd Dr Hay and his son, and three of Judge Lumpkin's sons here today, been a very warm day for the season, all in usual 1850 (92 health tonight; Man that is born of a woman is of few days and full of trouble Teach me to fee another's woe to hide the fault I see, That mercy to others I show that mercy shows to me. 3rd Virginia Maybe called this mor[nin]g, she said her father was sick, Mr G. and myself rode over staid [sic] just thirty minutes, came home at twelve oclock [sic], Rosa Crawford went home this mor[nin]g, I intended going up to church, but one of the horses was sick, Susan Edwards dined here, Ma, and Sister called this eve[nin]g for me to go with them to see Mrs Hay, who has been quite unwell for some days; Dr Lombard and Dr Smith called this mor[nin]g, read in Mark and Luke. 4th Several called during the day, Dr Lombard, Charley Lucas, and W. Mayne here tonight to see and hear the negroes at a corn shushing (as Dr Lombard never saw it) been a very warm day, rec[eive]d a note from Sister, answered it, read in Luke, Dr Moore called to see Nap, who has been quite sick all day, I have been restless and unhappy all the eve[nin]g, O, that one thing could be removed, nevertheless, not my will, but thine be done. 5th Dr Smith and others called during the day, rec[eive]d several notes answered them, dick and myself went to Mass after four oclock [sic], staid [sic] until after seven; Nap much better, and I do feel truly thankful for that, and every other blessing, the rest in usual health, Read in Luke. 6th Mrs Winfrey and others called this mor[nin]g, Dr Carr and Sarah and Mary Kay here tonight; I went down to see Mrs Mayne this eve[nin]g, she is quite sick, read in John, Aunt Kitty complaining more than commonMiss Much Cousins spent the eve[nin]g here; 7th Several called today; Dr Carr and two workmen here tonight, I went up to see Mrs Craige this eve[nin]g, I think she is something better, Aunt Kitty some better today, Read in John. 8th Ma spent the day with me, Her [sic] and myself went to see Mrs 1850 (93 Mayne this eve[nin]g, found her something better, Emeline Thompson here tonight, I wrote a letter to Uncle Joseph Read for Ma, Read in John, Dr Moore called to see Irene, who had a fit, she is now some better, but in bed. 9th Ma, Miss P. Rolin, Dr Hay Mr Harrison, Capt Deane and others called, Nap and myself went to pleasant grove, heard Dr Hoyt, preach from the 13th verse of the 28th chapter of Proverbs; I thought of his very best sermons, Read in John; 10th Dick, Nap, Stump and myself went to Pleasant Grove heard Dr Church preach a most excelent [sic]sermon from the 6th verse of the 11th chapter of Mathew, Dr Church and his little sone, and Levi Crawford dined with us, and Mr Ellis and little Bill Morton here this evening; been quite cold all day, Read in the Acts of the Apostles; How sweet the words of peace to hear, whom him to whom 'tis given to wake the penitential ear, and lead the way to heaven. 11th Rained all night last night and until ten oclock this mor[nin]g, I concluded this mor[nin]g to go to Warrenton; to see Emily Jennings as they write me she cannot get well; So after dinner Dick and myself left home, got to the depot about half after one, left there at two; had a pleasant ride and pleasant company to Union Point, Spent the time very pleasantly with Mrs Fany Moore until nine oclock [sic] I then set with Miss Phinizy until twelve at which time we left for Warrenton; had a dark unpleasant ride, and Thomas Jennings got on with us at Camack, poor boy I was sorry to see him as he was, and was also sorry to have him in Warrenton while I am here, for I know his sisters don't wish to see him; arrived here at two oclock [sic], found all in tolerable health except Emily; I think her very sick, indeed, think it impossible for her to recover; Eveline Pottle and myself set [sic] up untill [sic] nearly day; I have not slept a single wink, and I think I shall not, as it is so near day, and a strange bed; read in Acts. 1850 (94 12th I did not feel well when I first got up this mor[nin]g, but after drinking a cup of coffee felt much better; Johnny Jennings called to see me before I got up, but had to leave without seeing me, as he was about leaving town and could not wait for me; him [sic] and Mr W Kennedy came after supper staid [sic] an hour or so with me; I have spent the day very pleasantly, only grieved to see Emily looking so very badly, and seeming to think so little of death, read in Acts; 13th Did not write yesterday, Eveline and myself went shopping and called to see Mary Kennedy who is in bed but lively; came home to dinner; Johny's wife spent the eve[nin]g with me; Ned Pottle and myself took supper with Mary and W. Kennedy, spent the time very pleasantly, came back about eight, got ready and left for home, not quite a cold ride; got to the Athens depot at daylight, and home about sun rise; found all well and happy to see us arrive safe and sound, Miss P. Rolin was here and had been ever since I left, Sister come [sic] over this mor[nin]g to stay some days, Several called during the day, three or four travelers here, read in Acts yesterday and today; I am truly thankful that I went and come safe, met with friends all the way up and down on the carrs [sic], and pleased to think I went, for I am sure I shall never see Emily again, wish she could think so too and prepare to die; I slept very little last night, slept about one hour this mor[nin]g, so feel very much fatigued and sleepy tonight. 15th Several called during the day, sister and myself went to see Mrs Mayne this eve[nin]g, took supper and came home about sundown, Read in Acts. 16th Sister, Mr H. and the children left this mor[nin]g, Dr. Hay and others called, Dr Moore here this mor[nin]g le let me hear from Emily as I sent him down the day I came home, he thinks she cannot get well, I feel very sorry to hear it, read in Acts, 17th Been a very cold day, ice all day, Rebecca Richardson and Eliza Harrison here tonight, read in Acts, I feel well in body but distressed in mind, and yet I not only believe, but feel that god [sic] is my friend that all things do actually work together for good; and yet there is so much sin so much doubt and fear, I find 1850 (95 such a disposition to rebell [sic] find it so hard to trust, Great god afflict not in thy wrath, the short allotted span that bound the few and weary days of pilgrimage to man, 18th The ground was frozen this mor[nin]g, been very cold all day, Ma spent the mor[nin]g here, Dr Hay, Mr Sanford and others took supper with us, Mr Sanford staid [sic] all night; Read in Romans; teach O heavenly father to govern myself to know myself do not hide a single fault, but let me see myself as thou seest [sic] me; 19th Several called during the day, Miss Betsy Brewer spent the evening here, Dr Carr here hunting with Dick, rec[eive]d a letter from Mrs Deupree (miss)[?] wrote one to Mrs E Pottle (Warrenton) read in Romans; 20th Dr Carr left this mor[nin]g, the little girls left this afternoon, Mr Harrison here this mor[nin]g, wrote a letter to Mt T Wood, been raining all day, Read through first Corinthinians. 21st Dr Hay and his daughters spent the eve[nin]g with us and took supper with us, Read in Second Corinthians; O, that I could always act, speak, and think as I should, teach me to resist every temptation, and keep me from evil; for of myself I can do nothing; 23rd William Mayne, Mr Landrum, and others here during the day, I think almost cold enough to kill hogs tonight, Mr Sanford here tonight, read through Ephesians; all in usual health but John I think he is much worse, for the two last days, 24th Mrs Susan Maybe called this mor[nin]g, Read through Philippians Colossians, first and second Thessalonians, and first Timothy, I fear Aunt Kitty and John are both worse than common [sic]. 25th Dr Moore here this mor[nin]g to see John, who I think is dangerously ill, the rest in usual health, hog drovers and a traveler here tonight; Read through Second Timothy, Titus and Philemon, I have spent a very unhappy day, but do feel that god hears and answers prayers, that he is the sinner's friend, and that "all things work together for good, to them that love god," there are so many vicissitudes in life; O; that I could be prepared at any and every time for every 1850 (96 situation in which I may be placed, O, that my children may be a blessing and a comfort to me in my old age, is my daily prayer, for sometimes I feel that I am never to have any pleasure or comfort in life, 26th Sister, Miss P. Rolin and myself went to Athens, called at Mr Clark's then went shopping, called at Mr Clark's again and came home before night, I have been quite unwell all day, and very much disturbed in mind; but feel happy and satisfied tonight; and truly grateful for the many, many blessings bestowed upon me; teach me to feel for other's woes, and weaknesses, Read through Hebrews, Several called today, a horse drover here tonight. 27th Dr. Hay and wife and Peter Hayes dined here, several called during the day, read through the general Epistle of James, and first Peter; gracious father grant me faith, let me ever ask in faith, Remembering that, "a double minded man is unstable in all his ways, O, for a faith that will not shrink Though pressed by every foe, that will not falter on the brink, of any earthly woe. 28th Been rainy all day, several called today; the family in usual health and spirits except John who is not so well today I think, Read through the Second Epistle of Peter; 29th Been raining all day; some cooler tonight, read through first second and third John, Several called today; 30th William Mayne, Dr. Hay and others here this mor[nin]g, Mrs Graham here this eve[nin]g; Dr. Moore here to see John, who cannot stand it many days, if a single one, think it probably he will die tonight, Read through Jude and some in Revelations. December the 1st Another rainy day, Several called during the day, Rebecca Richardson here tonight, I think John will not live through the night, Read in Revelations and Mathew. 2nd I went to Mr Graham's a few minutes this mor[nin]g, Emeline Thompson came home with me, and spent the day, William Mayne, Dr. Hay and others called, John died this mor[nin]g about eight oclock [sic]; I think Aunt Kitty grows more feeble every day, the rest all well, raining all day 1850 (97 Again read in Mathew, I feel very much depressed, O, for a closer walk with god, A salt and heavenly frame, A light to guide me in the road, That leads me to the lamb. 3rd Been raining all day again, William Maybe called this mor[nin]g, Ma come[sic] this mor[nin]g is here now, wrote a note to Miss E. Thompson, all in usual health, I think Aunt Kitty is not so well, Read in Mathew. Praise ye the Lord my heart shall join In work so pleasant so divine, 4th Several called this mor[nin]g, A. Wright dined here, a remarkable warm day for the season; Read in Mathew and Mark, O for help, help me gracious father, to walk the path thou hast pointed out, and do the work thou has allowed for me, with singleness of heart fearing thee and thee only; 5th Dr. Hay and others here today, rec[eive]d a letter from, Mr. Pottle saying that Emily Jennings died yesterday, another warning, saying, "be ye also ready" twelve months ago she was in perfect health, but from exposure and imprudence she is now a corpse, I fear she thought very little about death, and guess the family said nothing to her about it, still very warm, Read in Mark, Are there no foes for me to face? Must I not stem the flood? Is this vile world a friend to grace? to help me on to god. 6th Mrs Maybe and Mrs Thompson spent the day here, Dr Moore here to see Lawrence and George, several called today, read in Mark and Luke. Aunt Kitty no better. 7th Dr Hay, Da [?] Ransom and others called, been a very cold day, and such a sudden change that we feel it very sensibly, read in Luke, 8th Been an extraordinary cold day, freezing all day in the shade, Mr Harrison dined here, Capt Deane, Mr Neighbors and others called today, several sick negroes, but I hope not dangerous, 1850 (98 read in Luke; "And will not go avenge his own elect, which cry day and night unto him, though he bear long with them," 9th Several called during the day, killed hogs last night and this mor[nin]g, I have been in the kitchen all day, feel very much fatigued, having had the headache all day, Read in John. 10th Mrs Phinizy and her daughter, Dr Hay, Mr Harrison and his children and others called; Mrs Sallie Thomas and A. Wright here tonight, read in John; O, my father do not afflict me in wrath or in anger, but chasten me in mercy and in kindness, I know I should not complain, and hope I do not, be pleased to fit and prepare me for every place and situation in which I may be placed and let me feel thy grace will be done, 11th Mrs Sallie Thompson left this mor[nin]g, been a more pleasant day but still very cold; Dr Hay and others here today, the sick I think some better, read in John; teach me to resist every temptation, and keep me from every evil; 12th Mr Phinizy and his son dined here, Mrs Phinizy and Martha called this evening; wrote a note to Emeline Thompson, and one to Miss P. Rolin, rec[eive]d answers, Mr G. and myself walked over to Mr Graham's this evening only staid [sic] a few minutes; read in John. 13th Miss P. Rolin here to stay some days with me, George Williams dined here; others called today, the sick better, I have had some headache for several days, and always feel more dejected with the headache than any other complaint I have so much with it that I must fear it; read in Acts. 14th George Williams and others called, Miss P. Rolin left this eve[nin]g, quite cold again today, read in Acts. 15th Dick and myself went to Athens this mor[nin]g, called at Mr John Crawford's for Nap, then went to the presbyterian [sic] Church, heard Dr Hoyt preach a pretty good sermon from the four first verses of the 22nd chapter of Revelations, came home to dinner, Judge Dougherty and his wife spent the evening here, read in Acts, and Romans; 16th Virginia Mayne, Sue Edwards and Martha Mayne spent 1850 (99 the day with us, Several called, the sick about the same, read in Romans and first Corinthians; 17th Ma spent the mor[nin]g here, wrote a letter to Mrs Ellington, (Decalb [sic] county) Dr Moore and others here during the day, read in first Corinthians, 18th Mr R. Richardson, A. Appling, Mr Harrison, Mr Winfry and Capt Deane dined with us, Sister's children here tonight, read in first and second Corinthians; the sick I hope mending, wrote a note to Mrs Clark, 19th A rainy day, several called, read in second Corinthians and Gallatians [sic]; our days are few and so full of trouble, help me O my god to bear and forbear; 20th Mrs G. Dick, Nap Stump and myself dined with Ma, the children all staid [sic] the night, so we are alone tonight, a warm day, several called during the day, finished reading Gallatians [sic] read through Ephesians and Philippians; 21st I have been busy icing cake nearly all day, George Williams dined here, several called today; read through Colossians; 22nd Several called during the day, now raining and very warm, read through first and second Thessalonians, first and second Timothy, Titus, Philemon, Hebrews, James first and second Peter, first, second and third John and Jude, Have spent the day quietly and pleasantly, as I have read nearly all day; 23rd Several called during the day, rec[eive]d two notes from Emeline Thompson, wrote one to her, been busy netting [?], so much so, that I have just quit now 10 oclock [sic], I did not read, got Nap to read eleven chapters in Revelations, feel very much fatigued, hope I shall sleep well tonight, My neck and eyes pain me very much. 24th Emeline Thompson spent the eve[nin]g here helping me dress Nap, and Matilda Deane for the party at Mr Winfrey's, Capt Dean dined here, I feel very unwell, and very much cast down, but willing to trust, feel that god does hear and answer prayer; read in Revelations, I shall not sleep untill [sic] the children return. 25th A very quiet day, looks very little like Christmas, several called today; read in Revelations; wrote a letter to Ma, rec[eive]d an invitation to Mr Hayes. tomorrow evening, to a party; 1850 (100 26th Several during the day, wrote a note to Ma this mor[nin]g, I went with the children to Mr Hayes came just at twelve, enjoyed ourselves very much, Me Nicholson and Mr Chandler came home with Dick, Read in Psalms 27th Mrs Dr Reese, Mrs Carr, and her daughter, Miss Agnes King, Mrs Dr Ware, Eliza Dent, Miss P. Rolin, Sister and her children and Mr Buck Carter, dined here, been raining all the evening; read in Psalms, I have enjoyed the day very much, only being Christmas I could scarcely get a negro to do anything for me, all wished to be out enjoying themselves, Root out every spark of vanity, pride and self love, and teach me to bear with the weaknesses and frailties of others, 28th Matilda Deane left this mor[nin]g; several called today, P. Bedell here tonight, been raining all day, and quite cold, read in Psalms: "Cast me not away from thy presence, and take not thy holy spirit from me," 29th A cold day, Several gentlemen called, read in psalms. I have been reading in Bunyan's works the greater part of today, How sweet this sacred day, The best of all the seven, To cast our earthly cares away, and read of god and heaven. 30th Nap and myself spent the day at Mrs Mayne's very pleasantly, I came home before three oclock [sic], wrote a note to Ma, read in Psalms; been busy fixing Dick to go on the railroad, as it is very unexpected, knew nothing of it untill [sic] sundown (this eve[nin]g) I cannot feel willing to part with him, but feel that it is right, feel that it is providences for we had no idea of such a thing and perhaps it may be for the best, and now, O, my father if thou wilt go with, protect, govern and direct him, if thou wilt keep him from evil, and harm, let him go, if not wilt thou be pleased to frustrate his designs, for thou art able; and teach us to feel that all things work together for good, to them that love thee; 31st This being my birthday every member of Mrs Mayne's family, and 1850-1851 (101 Ma, spent the day with me, but it has not been a very pleasant day to me, that is, Dick left this mor[nin]g, and although I do feel that god directed it, and also feel an assurance that he will go with him, and protect him, yet I can but grieve at the seperation [sic], and feel a mother's anxiety about him, I feel that God does hear and answer prayer, and now, O, my father, keep him from every evil, and teach him to resist every temptation, is and ever shall be my constant prayer; This day is the last of another year, This year with all its joys and its sorrows is past, we cannot recall one day, or pleasure, not even one word, but may each one of us, learn from the past to live as we would with to die, in grace with God and man, read in Psalms, Great god afflict not in thy wrath, the short allotted span that bound the few and weary days of pilgrimage to man. 1851 January the 1st A cold day, several called during the day, Miss P. Rolin and an Irish pedlar here tonight; I have felt very dull all day, and had considerable headache, I have commenced the Bible intending to read two hours each day, and see how many hours it will take to read through the bible, read through Genesis; 2nd Been snowing all day, the ground now covered, one or two strangers called; read through Exodus; I feel better tonight in body and mind, wonder what my poor boy is doing tonight? Be pleased to teach me to food, "thy will be done on earth by men, as it is in Heaven: by angels; 3rd The snow was five inches deep this mor[nin]g, been clear and sufficiently warm overhead, but very cold and muddy under foot, Miss P. Rolin went home this eve[nin]g; read in Leviticus, I feel much better satisfied tonight, O, that I could always feel that all things work together for the good; 4th Several called during the day, Mrs F. A. Stone here tonight, read through Numbers, and some in Deuteronomy, 1851 (102 5th Stephens and John Thomas here this eve[nin]g; Mrs Stone, Nap and myself spent the eve[nin]g at Ma's, came home before sundown, read in Deuteronomy, 6th Col Morton and Peter Hayes called today, wrote a letter to Dick, feel very much cast down tonight, O, teach me to feel that "all things work together for good, for them that love god," and grand that I may love thee more and more, read through Joshua, Judges and Ruth. 7th Several called during the day, A beautiful, warm day, Read through first and second Samuel; 8th Stump and myself spent the day at the old place, I went there to have some beds emptied; came home at three oclock [sic] Ma and Eliza Harrison here tonight, rec[eive]d a letter from Dick, he seems pretty well satisfied, read through first Kings, and some in second Kings; 9th Ma left this mor[nin]g, Been raining all day, Several called, two travelers come [sic] since eight oclock [sic] to stay all night, Read in Second Kings and first and second Chronicles; 10th Several called, Ma, Sister and myself spent the eve[nin]g at Col Craige's very pleasantly, though himself and wife are both in bed, Read in Chronicles, Through Ezra and Nehemiah; 11th Nap and myself went to pleasant grove, heard Mr Langford preach from part of the 7th verse of the 2nd chapter of first Peter, only a tolerable sermon, I thought, Mr Langford and Mr Lanier came home with us, are here now, read through Esther and some in Job, I have spent the day pleasantly, but thought so often of Dick, everything reminds me of him, 12th All of us went to Pleasant Grove, heard Mr Brantly a number one sermon from the 4th verse of the 39th psalm, Col Morton and Mrs Dunnahoo and her son, come [sic] home with us, Mrs D and son are here now, read in Job and Psalms, 13th Spent the day with Ma, who is quite unwell, Miss P Rolin come [sic] home with me, Mrs Winfrey took supper with us, Mr Fergerson [sic] here tonight, Read in Psalms. 1851 (103 14th Dr Moore, Mr Langford and others called, John Morton took supper with us, wrote a note to Mrs Reese, read in Psalms, 15th Several called during the day, Killed twelve hogs yesterday eve[nin]g, so have been out all day about that, read through Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, the Song of Solomon, and some in Isiah. 16th Mr Brantley and others called today; Mrs Graham, and Emeline Thompson spent the eve[nin]g here, Mis P. Rolin left this evening, read in Isiah; O, that I could walk, talk and think as I should, "vanity of vanities, all is vanity." 17th Mrs Windman dined here, several called, Mr Fergerson [sic] here tonight, wrote a note to Sister, read in Isiah, and Jeremiah, "search me and know my heart, try me and know my thoughts" and make me to thy will, 18th Emeline Thompson come [sic] this mor[nin]g to go to preaching to Beaverdam, but it was too cold, and hailing; she is here tonight, read through Lamentations and Ezekiel, and some in Daniel; 19th Been a very cold, cloudy day, Emeline left this mor[nin]g, I have been reading the greater part of the day, having had so much company I have not read two hours each day as I intended, and being alone today I have tried to make it up, finished Daniel, read through Hosea, Joel Amos, Obadiah, Jonah, Micah, Nahum, Habakkuk, Zephaniah, Haggai, Zechariah, and Malachi and commenced reading Mathew, read through the Old Testament in thirty nine hours and a half 20th Mr Harrison here this mor[nin]g, Mr Lewis Levi, (pedlar) here tonight, read in Mathew, through Mark and some in Luke; 21st Mr G, and myself went to town this mor[nin]g, and dined at Mr Phinizy's, I called at Dr Hay's, then went shopping, and called on Mrs Clark, Miss Brewer come home with us, several called today, rec[eive]d a letter from Dick, Read in Luke; 22nd Dr Hay, Mr Fergerson [sic] and Mr Wilson dined here, Matilda Deane here tonight, been raining all day, read in Luke and John, wrote a note to Peyton Moore, rec[eive]d an answer, 23rd Raining the greater part of the day, Miss Brewer left this 1851 (104 evening, several called today, read through the Acts of the Apostles, and some in Romans. 24th Several called, ma spent the eve[nin]g here, wrote a letter to Dick, finished Romans, read through first and second Corinthians, Gallatians [sic] Ephesians, Philippians, Colossians and first and second Thessalonians; 25th Several called today, Matilda Deane, Nap and myself spent the eve[nin]g at Mrs Mayne', two travelers here tonight, read through first and second Timothy, Titus, Philemon, Hebrews, James, first and second Peter, First second and third John, Jude and Revelations; commenced reading the Bible the first day of January, have averaged two hours a day (some days didn't read that much, but others read a great deal more) finished today; just fifty hours; thirty nine and a half to read through the Old Testament, and ten and a half to the New Testament; How strange, that some make such a task of reading through the bible, think almost anyone that can read at all, might spare half an hour to read the bible, and at that rate through could read through in, 100 days, (less that four months) I suppose I should not have thought of trying to notice how many hours it took me to read through, but for one circumstance, I noticed, is a newspaper, a piece telling how many times certain individuals read through in a year, and a Mrs Cotton, who read through twelve times in the year, I was disposed to doubt it, a concluded I would try it, then I would know, so I feel satisfied it might be done; 26th Matilda Deane, Nap and myself went to Athens to the presbyterian church, heard Mr Magill preach (or rather deliver a written) sermon from the 59th verse of the 119th Psalm, it was beautifully written, not very well delivered, and lacked something, (I guess religion) came home to dinner, we called at Col Craige's this mor[nin]g, the old people are still very sick, Ma, Miss P. Rolin, Sister's children, Mr Harrison, Mr Bolin, and others here this evening, Read in Genesis, the family in usual health only Aunt Kitty, I think she is more unwell than common; 1851 (105 27th Elizabeth and Francis Fergerson spent the day here, started a letter to Dick; wrote a note to Mrs Reese, Mr G. and myself and the children went to Athens this evening about four oclock [sic], called at Miss Brewer's, took supper with Mrs Sallie Thomas, then went to a concert, enjoyed ourselves very much, came home before eleven oclock [sic], read in Genesis, 28th Mr Huggins an others called, I went to Mr Graham's this eve[nin]g, walked home in the rain, rec[eive]d a letter from Dick, and feel so truly thankful to receive the promise he made me, and do home a kind providence watched over him day and night, read in Genesis 29th Several called during the day, a very cold day, I have been moulding candles all day, moulded 155 and only had twelve [ ? ], the family in usual health, except Caroline, she has been taking medicine all day, Aunt Kitty better today, read in Genesis. 30th Dr Moore here today to see Caroline, Dr Hay, Thomas Hayes, and others called, been busy again today moulding candles, feel wearied as I slept very little last night; Aunt Kitty has just had a hard spasm (since dark) but seems well as common now, read in Genesis; 31st Several called, Aunt Kitty complaining but keeps up, something warmer, but still very cold, read in Genesis, February the 1st Several called, the weather moderated, but quite cold yet and cloudy, finished candles this eve[nin]g, read in Genesis, 2nd Something warmer today, now raining, Mr Landsford here tonight, Read through Exodus and Leviticus, 3rd Been raining all day, Dr Hay, and Dr Singleton called, Aunt Kitty still better, read in Numbers; I have felt rather depressed all day, forgive my sins and transgressions, and help me to walk in the light of the Gospel, 4th William Moore and his wife, and Anne Moore spent the eve[nin]g here, wrote a note to Miss P. Rolin, Read in Numbers; 5th William Mayne here this mor[nin]g, Capt Dorsey here this eve[nin]g, wrote a note to Emeline Thompson, rec[eive]d an answer, read in Numbers, May "the warmth of my mouth, and the meditations of my heart, be acceptable in they sight, O, my Redeemer; 1851 (106 6th Dr Moore called this mor[nin]g, Capt Deane, Mrs Mayne and others called, Mr Harrison, Sister and the children here tonight, Read in Numbers; 7th Sister, Nap and myself spent the mor[nin]g Mr Fergerson's, after dinner, Sister and myself went to Mr Joe Morton's, come to Ma's before sundown, I took supper there and came home about dark, Judge Dougherty and others called; Read in Psalms; 8th Nap and myself went to pleasant grove, heard Mr Brantly preach a very excellent sermonI though, from the 14th to the 20th verses of the 25th chapter of Mathew, Several called today, wrote a letter to Dr Moore, read in Deuteronomy. 9th All of us went to pleasant grove, heard Mr Brantly preach from part of the 11th verse of the 33rd chapter of Ezekiel; "Why will you die" Dr Hay and his daughter and John Phinizy dined with us, rec[eive]d a letter from Miss Jane Boen, feel pleased to hear from her, but grieved to hear she is not so well as she has been, Read in Deuteronomy; 10th Levi Crawford dined here, others called, several complaining, but none confined, read in Deuteronomy 11th Mr Landrum called this mor[nin]g, Mrs Mayne called, Dr Hay dined here, and Dr Moore called this eve[nin]g, I went to Ma's this eve[nin]g to see Miss P. Rolin, found her sick, but better; read in Deuteronomy, commenced a letter to Miss Jane Boen, tonight, 12th Finished my letter to Miss Jane, Francis Fergerson spent the eve[nin]g here, Ma here tonight, Mr G. did not come home last night, (from court) came home tonight after eight oclock [sic] read in Psalms, Aunt Kitty complaining; 13th A. Wright called this evening, Mr Pottle and a traveler here tonight; now raining, read in Psalms; 14th Mr Pottle left this mor[nin]g, been rainy all day, wrote a letter to Mrs F. B. Deupree, read in Deuteronomy; 15th Mr Harrison dined here, Mr Fergerson spent the mor[nin]g here, raining all day, sometimes very hard rain, read in Deuteronomy, 16th Nap and myself went to see Miss P. Rolin this mor[nin]g, found her quite sick, Mr Pottle and Mr Harrison here this 1851 (107 mor[nin]g, a cold windy day; read through Joshua; "Let not your hearts be troubled, you believe in god, believe also in me," O, that i could always feel those words, I know it is the word of god, but I can't always feel the weight of it, I mean, I can't always take comfort in them, sometimes I can; 17th Mr Harrison spent the mor[nin]g here, Mrs Graham spent the eve[nin]g with us; a very cold day, read in Judges; Be pleased to grant me faith and confidence, let me ever feel "if god be for me, who shall be against me," 18th Capt Deane and others called, wrote a note to Sister, rec[eive]d an answer, read in Judges; 19th I spent the day at Ma's came home before sundown, found all well when I got home, but Milly, and she not sick so much I think, Mrs Bond and her sister spent the mor[nin]g here, Mr Moody and two other gentlemen here tonight, read in Judges; 20th Robert Moore and Dr Hay called, Emeline Thompson spent the eve[nin]g here, I spent the mor[nin]g at Col Craige's found the old man some little better, the old lady no better, both still in bed, and both in one room, on seperate [sic] beds, and it seems to me they cannot stand it long, either of them, read in Judges; 21st Raining al the forenoon, a clear, warm eve[nin]g, wrote a note to Dr Moore, Mr G. and myself rode down to Mrs Mayne's a few minutes this afternoon, then Nap and myself went to Ma's only staid [sic] a few minutes at either place, to see the sick, Dr Moore here this eve[nin]g, read in Judges; 22nd Several called during the day, a traveler here tonight, Mr G. and myself went to see Miss P. Rolin, found her about the same, read in Judges; O, for a heart to praise my god, a heart from sin set free, A heart that's sprinkled with the blood, so freely shed for me. 23rd Mr Rust called this mor[nin]g, Mr Power called this evening, Sister and her children come [sic]this eve[nin]g, we went to Mr 1851 (108 Graham's and staid [sic] a few minutes, I wrote a not to Miss Jane Boen, rec[eive]d and answer, read in Judges and Ruth, 24th Been in the garden and orchard all day at work, feel fatigued, Mr G. and myself went to see Miss P. Rolin this eve[nin]g she thinks she is not so well, Dr Hay called, read in first Samuel 25th Been at work in the garden all day again, Several called during the day, Thomas Deupree here tonight, rec[eive]d a letter from Dick, so glad to hear he is well, teach me O, god to feel that all things work together for good," rec[eive]d a note from Emeline Thompson, read in first Samuel; 26th Several called during the day, the fire got out this mor[nin]g and as Mr G. was not at home I was out helping about it, and feel something worsted by it; as I am not accustomed to such hard work, read in first Samuel, wrote a note to Sister, rec[eive]d an answer, heard this eve[nin]g that Mrs James Mayne died this mor[nin]g, a young healthy woman, died very suddenly, another evidence, that "in the midst of life, we are in death," O, My god, be with each and every one of us, and help us to do thy will on earth, as that will is done in heaven; teach us to feel that every one shall account of himself to god; 27th Several called today, Mr G. Nap and myself went down to Mrs Mayne's to Mrs James Mayne's burial, Mr Brantly made some very good remarks from the 18th verse of the 88th Psalm, Sister and Ma called this eve[nin]g, read in Psalms; Thomas Deupree left this mor[nin]g; 28th Mrs Mayne, James Mayne and others called during the day, Sarah Ann Hay, Eliza Harrison and Dow Fergerson here tonight, nearly finished setting out and grafting before it rained this evening, read in Psalms, wrote a letter to Dick since supper, I wanted Mr Greer to go to see him today, and feel very much grieved that he did not, yet I know that all things work together for good, but I am so anxious to hear from him by someone I can depend upon; March the 1st I spent the greater part of the day at Ma's came 1851 (109 home about three oclock [sic], Dr Hay, Daniel Sanford, old Mrs Windham and others here, I have been grafting again today, wrote a letter to Sister, do not feel well tonight, read in first Samuel; 2nd Nap and myself went to Athens to the baptist church, heard Mr Magill preach from "woe is me for I am undone' as well written sermon, bit I cannot like his manner, too much affectation, come home to dinner, Dr Hay and Mr Harrison dined with us, Judge Dougherty and his wife called this eve[nin]g, read in first Samuel; One day amidst the place Where Christ my lord has been, Is sweeter than ten thousand days of pleasure and of sin 3rd Several called today, Mrs Aurulia Moore spent the day with us, her [sic] and myself rode over to Ma's this eve[nin]g, Mr Sanford here tonight, I have been scalding and cleaning today, have had a slight headache all day, Read in second Samuel; Lord ever grant me that faith, that works by love and purifies the heart; 4th Mr Sanford left this mor[nin]g, Mr Winfrey called, read in Second Samuel; Oh for a closer walk with god, and calm and heavenly frame, a light to guide me in the road, that leads me to the lamb; 5th Mr G, Stump and myself went to town, I called for Mrs Clark to cut my dress, went shopping, dined with Mrs Thomas, called on Mrs Hay, came home before sundown, old Mr Patrick here tonight, read in Second Samuel; 6th Mr Harrison spent the day here, Dr Hay and others called, been raining all day, Sarah Ann Hay left this mor[nin]g, read in Second Samuel; Teach me to feel thy will be done, and let me see they hand in everything; 7th Been raining all day, Several called during the day, read in Second Samuel; 8th Nap and myself went to pleasant grove, heard Mr Brantly 1851 (110 preach a most excellent sermon, from "Lovest thou me," Sister and Miss P. Rolin dined here; James Mayne and his mother called this eve[nin]g, John Edwards, H Mayne and Mr Power come [sic] since supper have just left, been a very unpleasant day, wrote a letter to Miss Jane Boen, read in Psalms; 9th All of us went to pleasant grove heard Mr Brantly preach one of his best sermons, from the 7th and 8th verses of the 6th chapter of Gallatians [sic], Col Morton, Capt Deane and Eliza Harrison dined here, Mr Britton and his family called this eve[nin]g, a pretty day but cool, Read in Second Samuel, and first Kings, I have been unhappy the greater part of the day, I know I do not deserve the least of the blessings I enjoy, it is the goodness of a kind and merciful redeemer, O, that I could always feel that, "it was good that I was afflicted, for it taught me my statues;" yet, I actually enjoyed the mor[nin]g, such a beautiful Sabbath mor[nin]g; when I walked out this mor[nin]g, I felt and thought-- Welcome sweet day of rest, That saw the Lord arise, Welcome to this reviving breast, and these rejoicing eyes: 10th Several called today, Mr G. and myself went to see Miss Jane Boen this eve[nin]g, found her in a disagreeable situation but much better than I expected; a traveler here tonight, read in first Kings, Aunt Kitty seems better for a few days past, 11th Ma and Mrs Thompson spent the day with me, Old Mrs Windham, Mrs B Tuck, Mrs Bond and Joe Morton here this eve[nin]g, I drew off my wine this mor[nin]g, found it very good, rec[eive]d a letter from Dick, read in first Kings; 12th Ma, Sister and myself spent the day at Mrs Mayne's, came home about four oclock [sic], Mrs Fergerson spent the eve[nin]g here, Mr Harrison, R. Moore and others called, Thomas Deupree come [sic] this mor[nin]g to stay some days, read in first Kings, Nap complaining but do hope nothing serious, 13th Dr Moore and others called today, Nap something better but not well, read in first Kings; 1851 (111 14th Miss P. Rolin come [sic] this mor[nin]g to stay for a day or two, we were engaged this mor[nin]g scalding and asking our bacon, several called today, Read in first Kings; 15th Miss P. Rolin, Nap, Thomas Deupree and myself went to Beaverdam, expected to hear a sermon, and a trial of the members, concerning the faith of the church, But did not hear a sermon, George Lumpkin prayed and sung a hymn, then entered into the business of the church, I never heard the like of it, part of the church say, god never intended the gospel to be preached to sinners, and that party being the most numerous the others, about seven, were turned out, and would not even give them letters, we got home about sundown, were in a heavy rain as we came on, a number of gentlemen here today, and there was a horse race in the road, this eve[nin]g read in second Kings; 16th Thomas Deupree, Nap and myself went to Athens to the baptist church, heard Mr Brantly preach a good sermon from part of the 21st verse of the 1st chapter of first Corinthians; came home to dinner; Dr Hay, Mr Mandeville, three of Sister's children, and Howard Hayes called this evening, Mr G. and myself went to Mr Fergerson's this eve[nin]g a few minutes, read in second Kings; 17th Capt Winfrey took supper with us, Tyler Harrison here tonight; wrote a letter to Miss Jane Boen, this has been a very unpleasant windy day, Several complaining, read in second Kings; "Teach me so to number my days, that I may apply my heart unto wisdom," 18th Several gentlemen called, Capt Deane spent the evening here, another cold windy day, read in Second Kings, Am I a soldier of the cross? A follower of the lamb? And must I fear to his own cause Or blush to speak his name? 19th Dr Hay dined with us, Mrs Fergerson spent the eve[nin]g here, wrote a letter to Dick this mor[nin]g, and one to the Reverend Isham Gunter this eve[nin]g for his daughter, Read in Psalms, 1851 (112 20th Miss P. Rolin come[sic] this mor[nin]g, Emeline Thompson here tonight, had a white frost this mor[nin]g, read in Psalms, 21st Thomas Deupree left this mor[nin]g, so did Miss P. Rolin, and E. Thompson; Mrs Clark come [sic] to dinner, her and myself went to Ma's this eve[nin]g, come [sic] back about dark, read in Psalms; 22nd Mrs Clark and myself went to Mrs Graham's this mor[nin]g, took dinner and come [sic] back about two o'clock, Mrs clark went home this eve[nin]g, Mr Harrison, Mr Falkner, Mrs Phinizy and her son called this eve[nin]g; a traveler here tonight, read in first Chronicles; 23rd Nap and myself went to Mr T Moore's this mor[nin]g to see Mr Shaw sho is not expected to live, got home to dinner, Dr Hay, Mr Mandeville, T. Camache, C. Lucas, Miss Betty Brewer and others here this evening; been quite cool all day, read in first and second Chronicles; "Let thy hand help me, for I have chosen thy precepts," 24th Green Haygood, Dr Hill, Mr Holsey and others called, been a pretty day, but rather cool for the season, read in second Chronicles, O, to grace how great a debtor, Daily I'm constrained to be, Let that grace Lord like a fetters, Bind my wandering soul to thee, 25th Mr G, and myself went to see Mr Winfrey this evening found him quite sick, but better than we expected, Mr Harrison and Sister come [sic] over this eve[nin]g, but left soon as we were not here, rec[eive]d a letter from Miss Jane Boen, read in second Chronicles; 26th Ma spent the day with us, her and myself went to see Mrs Fergerson this eve[nin]g; Mr Lanier here tonight, read in second Chronicles, 27th E. Thompson come [sic] this mor[nin]g and went with me to Mr Moore's we made Mr Shaw's shroud, came home about three oclock ]sic], several called today, read in second Chronicles; "there is a time to be born and a time to die," an appointed time, O, that I could ever feel the necessity of preparation for that time, "Teach me to know mine end, and the measure of my days, what it is, that I may know how frail I am." 28th Dr Bushnell, his wife and child and Miss Kellog spent the eve[nin]g with us, Several called, read in second Chronicles, How vain are all things here below, how false and yet, how fair 1851 (113 29th Mr G, Nap and myself went to town this mor[nin]g, called at Mr Clark's went whopping, called again at the Clark's took dinner and came home, Fanny Clark came home with us, Dr Hay, Mr Harrison and others here this eve[nin]g, read in Second Chronicles 30th This mor[nin]g about daybreak Aunt Kitty had a very severe fit, lasted two hours, we sent for Ma and Mrs Graham, Mrs Graham and Emeline come [sic] and left about nine oclock [sic], Ma here now, Aunt Kitty had two more fits since supper, but they were not so hard; surely she can't stand many more such as she had this mor[nin]g, William Mayne and his wife spent the eve[nin]g here, been rainy all day, some very hard rains, read in Ezra. 31st Ma left this mor[nin]g, raining the greater part of the day, Several strangers called, Aunt Kitty has been knitting all day, but evidently more feeble write a letter to Miss Jane Boen, Read in Ezra; I do wish Aunt Kitty was more quiet, she seems so restless and fretful it is impossible to satisfy her, O for a closer walk with god, and calm and heavenly frame, A light to guide me in the road, that leads me to the lamb, April the 1st Been raining again all day, several called during the day, Read through Nemiah; Aunt Kitty seems much better today; 2nd Another rainy day, Sister and Mr Harrison spent the eve[nin]g here, several called today; Fanny Clark left this mor[nin]g, Thomas Tuck here tonight, wrote a letter to Sister, rec[eive]d an answer, read through Esther, the family in usual health, Aunt Kitty about the same, "Teach us to resist every temptation, and keep us from every evil." 3rd Been at work about and with my flowers the greater part of the day, feel wearied, my back has troubled me more than common; Several called, Aunt Kitty is at work, (knitting) all the time, but seems to think she is in Virginia and with her friends there the greater part of the time, read in Job, O, to grace how great a debtor, Daily I'm constrained to be, Let that grace lord like a feather, bind my wandering soul to thee, 1851 (114 4th Emeline Thompson here this mor[nin]g, Francis Fergerson here this eve[nin]g, rec[eive]d a note from Emeline Thompson, wrote one to Mrs William Mayne; Aunt Kitty had a serious fit this eve[nin]g has seemed to have very little reason all day, and has been more trouble today surely than she ever was in one day before, can't keep her still any way, everyone has to walk after her all the time, so much afraid she will fall, I will try to do my very best with her, hope I may be enabled to do right, read in Job, 5th T. Tuck and Mr Harrison called, A traveler here tonight, had rain and hail tonight, wrote a letter to Mr T. Wood; Aunt Kitty knitting all day untill [sic] after dark but scarcely knows anything, yet she is all the time talking and walking, read in Job. A cool windy day, several called, among the rest John Shaw and Mr Orr, I wrote to Dr Moore this mor[nin]g to some and see Aunt Kitty, but he was not at home, she had a fit about ten oclock [sic] this mor[nin]g, and another at one this Aunt Kitty knitting all day untill [sic] after dark but scarcely knows anything, yet she is all the time talking and walking which lasted about two hours, indeed I do not think she is entirely over it now (ten oclock [sic] at night)I would not be surprised if she dies before day, yet her pulse is as good as ever, but is she has another fit tonight she surely can't stand it, as she has had two hard ones today, I wish the dr would come, but then he can do nothing in the world for her, read in Job, Miss Betsy Brewer and myself are sitting up with Aunt Kitty, tonight, I will watch her all night; Few are they days, and full of woe, O, man of woman born, Thy doom is written, dust thou art, To dust thou must return. 7th Aunt Kitty died last night at half past eleven, I only laid down a short time last night, and have not felt well all day, Mr Spear preached her funeral this evening at three oclock [sic], I thought his remarks very good, there were not a great many here, I suppose owning to the rain, it commenced raining about eleven o'clock [sic], and rained hard all the eve[nin]g, with hard thunder, and severe lightning; Sister here tonight, Read in Psalms; I know I shall miss Aunt Kitty very much she has been a great care on my mind for months, as much, indeed, more trouble that two infants, but I feel our loss is her gain, "let us die the death of the righteous, and letter last end be like hers," she was 86 years old; and knit Saturday untill [sic] dark and would have knit yesterday if it had not been Sunday, she started in the garden after sundown yesterday, and it was all I could do to keep her in, 1851 (115 Mr Spear preached or drew his remarks from the 13th and 14th verses of the 4th chapter of first Thessalonians. 8th Dr Hay and others called, Sister left this mor[nin]g, Mr G. and myself went with her, and staid [sic] a few minutes, rained all last night, and has done considerable damage, the river so high that the mills and factories are still, now clear and almost cold enough for frost, read in Psalms; expected a letter from Dick today, feel very much disappointed that i didn't receive it, I feel so very anxious about him, if I could only know just precisely how and what he is doing, still I am willing to hope that all is right, bless him gracious father and protect him; thought so much of Aunt Kitty today; 9th Mrs Thompson spent the day with me, Mrs Joe Morton and others called, Read in Psalms, had a light frost last night, but I think did no injury; 10th Mrs Sallie Thomas and Mrs Lanier came down this mor[nin]g, Mrs Thomas went back this evening, Mrs Phinizy called, wrote a letter to Dick, and a a note to Emeline Thompson, rec[eive]d one from her, read in Psalms; 11th Mrs L. Lanier, Nap, Stump and myself spent the mor[nin]g and dined at Ma's, came home about two; I have felt very unwell all day, been to garden this eve[nin]g sowing flower seed, Several called, Read in Psalms, 12th Mrs Lanier left this mor[nin]g, Nap and myself went to pleasant grove heard Mr Langford preach from part of the 8th verse of the 7th chapter of Micah, a passable sermon I thought; Mr Harrison dined here, others called, wrote a note to Ma, read in Psalms; 13th All of us went to pleasant grove heard Mr Brantley preach from "ye are Christs,' I thought a most excelent [sic] sermon, he endeavored to show that all were called of or by Christ, those that accepted the call and did the will of god were Christ's, that christ knew them, watched over and cared for them, and that he would keep them, and raise them up at the last day; I thought is a consoling sermon, notwithstanding, it was a good lecture, Several called, we went over to see Ma, this eve[nin]g, who is quite unwell, rec[eive]d a note from Sister, read in Psalms, 14th Rained all the mor[nin]g, James Mayne, his mother and daughter Mr Langford and Miss P. Rolin called this mor[nin]g, about eleven oclock [sic] we had a severe hail storm, the ground was well covered for some minutes, I suppose it has done considerable injury, the eve[nin]g has been 1851 (116 so very unpleasant I have not been out, the hail is now on the ground in the corners of the chimneys, read in Psalms 15th The hail yesterday did not do so much damage as I supposed, owing I suppose to the fact, that there was little or no wind with it, I feel truly thankful it is as well as it is, Mrs Graham spent the mor[nin]g here, Dr Hay dined here, rec[eive]d a letterform Louis J. Deupree (Memphis Ten) and answered it, read in Psalms; "Forsake me not O Lord, be not far from me," 16th Mr Harrison spent the mor[nin]g here, several called during the day, wrote a note to Mrs Gresham and one to Sister, rec[eive]d answers, rec[eive]d a letter from Dick, Been reading the greater part of the day, Read in Psalms, 17th Sister went up to town with us this mor[nin]g, called at Mrs Sallie Thomas', Sister and Nap staid [sic] there, Mr G. and myself went to Watkinsville took dinner at Mr Richardson's, called at Mr G. Williams, this eve[nin]g, called on Mrs Clark and got home before sundown, very much fatigued, read in Psalms. 18th Several called during the day, wrote a letter to Miss Jane Boen, Ma is here tonight; Mr G. started to Atlanta this mor[nin]g to see Dick, I am so much pleased to think he is gone, and yet I felt very bad this mor[nin]g when he started to think I was not going with him, Read in Psalms, 19th Had a light rain this mor[nin]g, now windy and cold, Ma left this eve[nin]g, Sister here now, Col Morton called this eve[nin]g, read in Psalms, 20th Been quite cool and windy all day, Mr Harrison and others called today, we have got on so far very well, since Mr G. left, and hope he will return safe, O, if I could see Dick today, read in Psalms; 21st Another cold day, William Mayne and wife came this eve[nin]g and staid [sic] until after 9 oclock [sic], read in Proverbs 22nd Sister, Nam and myself went to Athens, called at Mr Clark's then went shopping and came home to dinner, Sister and myself went to Ma's this eve[nin]g, Sister staid [sic] at home and Ma come home with me, I have been very unwell all the eve[nin]g, read in Proverbs; 23rd Virginia Mayne and Emeline Thompson called this mor[nin]g, Mr G. came home this mor[nin]g, Says Dick is well, and seems to be doing well, and well pleased with his business, I feel truly thankful hear he is doing well, bless him O, my father, and lead him, Ma 1851 (117 left this eve[nin]g; I have quite [ ? ] all day; hope I feel better tonight, rec[eive]d a letter from Dick, I feel truly thankful that we are all at home and nothing serious the matter with us, Read in Proverbs, 24th Mrs Graham spent the eve[nin]g here, I suffered considerable today been in bed nearly all day, Read in Proverbs; "Lord, what a feeble piece Is this our mortal frame! Our life how poor a trifle 'tis, That scarce deserves the name!" 25th Wrote a note to Mrs Graham, rec[eive]d an answer, wrote one to Mrs Clark, I have been in bed again today, but think I have not suffered so much as I did yesterday, Dr Moore here to see me this eve[nin]g, feel very thankful for his attention, read in Proverbs; 26th Dr Moore here again this mor[nin]g to see me, I was very sick this mor[nin]g, but better tonight, Capt Deans here this eve[nin]g, Sister and two travelers here tonight, wrote a note to Dr Moore, read in Proverbs; 27th Dr Moore here again this mor[nin]g to see me, Sister left this mor[nin]g, Ma spent the day here, Mrs Thompson and Mrs Graham spent the mor[nin]g here, Miss Rolin and those travelers here tonight, I have felt much better all day, but not so well tonight, and so thankful to everyone for their attention to me, read in Proverbs; 28th Mrs Thompson and Virginia Mayne spent the eve[nin]g with me, Something warmer today, but still windy, all in usual health, but myself and I think I am much better; read in Ecclesiastes, O, that the words of my mouth, and the meditations of my heart, could always be acceptable to god; O, that I could act, speak and think just right; 29th Mr and mrs Britton spent the day with us, Ma and Mrs Graham called this eve[nin]g, commenced raining early this eve[nin]g, but nearly clear now, read in Ecclesiastes, and the song of Solomon; 30th Several called during the day, Mr G, and myself rode over to Mr's Graham's this eve[nin]g, Staid [sic] for an hour or so, eat supper and come home about dark, I felt better this mor[nin]g but not so well this eve[nin]g, Read in the Song of Solomon, very warm and rainy; May the 1st F.[or T] Lucas and lady here this eve[nin]g, cool and windy all 1851 (118 day, Read in Isiah, William Williams here tonight with Stump, rec[eive]d a letter from Dick, He seems well and lively and I do hope doing well; 2nd Dr Hay, Mr Harrison, Capt Deane, Sister, Mrs Graham, Old Mrs Mayne and Mrs Willis called during the day, Read in Isiah, rec[eive]d a letter from Miss Jane Boen; a light frost this mor[nin]g, Teach me to feel another's woe, To hide the fault I see; That mercy I to others show, That mercy show to me, 3rd Miss P Rolin left this mor[nin]g, Mrs Harrington and others called, wrote a letter to Dick and one to Miss Jane Boen, Mr G. and myself rode over to Ma's this evening, only staid a few minutes, Read in Isiah; 4th Been raining all day, Col Morton, A. Wright, all of Sister's children and other children spent the eve[nin]g here, Ma come [sic] just as we set [sic] down to supper, read in Isiah, I spent the greater part of the day reading Bunyan's works; 5th Been cold and windy all day, several called today, I do not feel so well tonight, I suppose owing to having been engages the greater part of the day icing a cake, hope it is only fatigue, read in Isiah; 7th Yesterday I went up to town with Nap, and concluded to stay all night, as she was going to a party and wished me to stay and dress her, She staid [sic] all night with Mrs Sallie Thomas, called on Mrs John Crawford who is quite sick, read in John but did not write as I did not have my journal with me, I went shopping this mor[nin]g and come [sic] home to dinner; Mrs Joe Morton called and took dinner with me; Several gentlemen called today, Read in Isiah; 8th Nap and myself went to Athens this mor[nin]g, Called on Mrs Sallie Thomas, on Mrs Andrews, dined at Dr Reese's, called on Mrs Clark and on our return called at Col Craige's, the old people still in bed, got home at sundown, feel very much fatigued, wrote and rec[eive]d several notes, rec[eive]d a letter from L. J. Deupree, read in Isiah. 9th Several called during the day, Mr G. and myself went to Ma's this evening, only staid a few minutes, read in Isiah; 1851 (119 10th James Mayne spent the mor[nin]g here, Mrs Phinizy and her son spent the eve[nin]g with us; William Jennings come [sic] this mor[nin]g, Eliza Harrison here tonight, Read in Isiah, Nap and myself went to pleasant grove heard Mr Brantly preach a most excellent sermon from part of the 18th verse of the 8th chapter of Luke, "Take heed therefore how ye hear." I think is was a sermon we should all remember, not only so but we would do well to heed the admonitions, bout alas, we are such creatures that we need precept upon precept, and line upon line, and then don't do as we know we should, and yet, I sometimes think, the brute creation sets up examples worthy of imitation, There seems a voice in every gale, a tongue in every opening flower, Which tells O Lord, the won'drous tale, of thy indulgence, love and power, the birds that rise on fluttering wing, appear to hymn their maker's praise, And all the mingling sounds of spring, To thee a general anthem raise, And must my voice great god alone, Be mute? Midst nature's vast acclaim, Nor let my heart in answering tones, Breathe forth in praise thy holy name, All nature's debt is small to mine, For nature soon shall cease to be, But Won'drous proff [proof] of love divine Thou gavest immortal life to me; 11th George Williams, John Morton, Levi Crawford and Mrs Brantly dined with us, A. Wright, Judge Dougherty, and lady, and others called this evening, Mrs Jennings left this eve[nin]g; All of us went to pleasant grove, heard Mr Brantly preach a good sermon, from the 31st verse of of the 32nd chapter of Deuteronomy "For their rock is not as our rock, even our enemies themselves being Judges," Read in Isiah; How sweet the words of peace to hear, from him to whom 'tis given (finished on the next page) 1851 (120 To wake the penitential tear, And lead the way to heaven. 12th Miss P. Rolin come [sic] over this mor[nin]g to stay some days, Dr Hay and others called today, read in Isiah, and Jeremiah, wrote a note to Sister; 13th Several gentlemen and boys here today, warm dry day, Read in Jeremiah; Jesus thou [art] the sinner's friend, As such I trust in thee, Then in the bowels of my love, O, Lord remember me. 14th Several called today, Mr G, and myself went to see Mrs Mayne this eve[nin]g and took supper; wrote a note to sister, rec[eive]d one from her, read in Jeremiah; 15th Mr and Mrs Phinizy, Mrs Mitchell and Emeline Thompson spent the day with us; Mrs Sallie Thomas, Mr Thornton, and Dr Lombard took supper with us; Miss P Rolin left this eve[nin]g wrote a note to Mrs Graham and one to Emeline Thompson, rec[eive]d one from Emeline, wrote one to Mrs Aurulia Moore, rec[eive]d one from her, read in Jeremiah, feel fatigued, yet I have spent a pleasant day, with my friends and hope they did; 16th Ma, Mrs General Hardin, and Mrs F.A. Stone spent the day here; Sister's three little girls here tonight; wrote a note to Ma this mor[nin]g, I have spent a pleasant day, but think I enjoyed yesterday more than today, perhaps felt better than I have today; 17th Judge Dougherty, Mr Harrison and others called during the day, read in Jeremiah; 18th Nap and myself went to Athens to the presbyterian church heard Mr Stiles preach from the 17th verse of the 6th chapter of Revelations, not only a learned, but a good sermon, I was truly sorry Mr G. did not hear it, it was on the judgement day; we dined at the Phinizy's went to [ ] chapel this evening, heard Mr Stiles address to the bible society, found Mr [ could be Mr G? ] there, came home about sundown; read in Jeremiah, Dr Hay here now, 19th Sister and myself went to Athens this mor[nin]g to carry Nap to school, [left?] her at Mrs Andrews', then went shopping, I called at Mrs Clayton's to see Mrs Lizzie Clayton, dined at Mrs Stone's, called at Mrs Clark's and came home about sundown, read in Jeremiah, Judge Dougherty called this eve[nin]g; Mr G, complaining tonight, I hope Nap will be satisfied