Feb 16, 1862.  Before we were dressed in the morning a Mr Donaldson came from camp Dunlawton saying that Capt Hopkins was so sick that he & Josey had come for Mrs Hopkins.  After breakfast Winston went to Mrs Hopkins to help her arrange to start. returned just before dinner.

[Rebecca] Feb 16, 1862. A warm morning. Winston receives intelligence that Capt. Hopkins is very ill and his wife is sent for. W- goes to town to see her. Rain and a cool wind in the evening – Retire early.