Rachel Carter Craighead Diaries, 1855-1911

              insisted  that I would stay to tea. I consented tho I intended to make another visit. Mrs Peck came in after tea but there is no news in the papers. Tonight we came home 15 minutes of 9 oclock. Our street is is [sic] strictly guarded wont allow anyone to pass after 9- Wednesday 16th Ellas wedding day. Just been married one year. I thought I would go down to Mrs. Browns today, but I didnt. Jenni Fough and I went over to see Mrs. Clay and Mollie who is sick. After we went down to Mrs. Foggs. As we were about to leave Mr. Fogg came in he rushed in the house he had a letter but was afraid to tell us, for fear of being arrested as the authorities threatened to imprison any one who brought news of or from our Army. Afternoon.
Mary Paul came stayed until night She wore her new hat. I want one very much but I must wait to hear from the next battle at Corinth we hear Mr. Sam Love was killed at Shiloah. White Mays brother was wounded, she has gone. Capt Green wouldnt
give her a pass. So she went without one. Miss Julia Foster has gone to I hope theyll get through safe. Miss Marina and Mrs Cheatham came up. Sat on the steps a while. I made Tom a hot punch and put him to bed. I read my bible said our prayers slept very little The Cavelry [sic] were racing by all night in large squads.
Thursday April 17th 
I took my work. Went over to Mrs. Foughs Berta McGavock has been over there all week. It was warm and bright. Buck Carry came_ Said_ They were going to arrest everyone that had anything to do with the Tableaux. The Vig__. Indeed every body who had aided the Rebellion. They had better build a wall around the city, and take out the Union Men. I think that much easier than any other way. Berta was making a beautiful chemise band. Afternoon. I began a letter to my dear Uncle Will who is a wounded prisoner at Columbus Ohio. Bless him he is so noble to brave and now