Feb 17, 1862. Winston started as soon as he finished breakfast for Dunlawton (or camp). Henry & George went to town for the mail, no letters from Davis or anyone, brought a hat for Winston (palmetto),

[Rebecca] Feb 17, 1862. Clear and warm. Winston leaves immediately after breakfast for Dunn Lawton. H & G go to town for mail and bring nothing but newspapers! I am nearly disheartened.