March 16, 1862. Twenty or more men passed on their way to Volusia for arms. Lieut Gray was returning to Volusia, so I shall expect Winston tomorrow. Heard there had been 7 citizens of Jacksonville killed for refusing to burn the town [Octavia crossed out this last sentence and wrote above it “all false report”] In the afternoon I with Rosa went to see Tina, found her with a little fever, Mother returned with me.

[Rebecca] March 16, 1862. A high wind. Mrs S- not quite well. Tivie comes in a buggy with Rosa and I return with her before sunset. Davis’ cold very troublesome. A report came to-day that 7 men were killed in J-e who refused to sacrifice their property.