March 7, 1862.  Ice. everything killed in field, very windy most of the day.  In the afternoon, Henry, George & I went to Clark's to see if I could hear anything of Winston.  When I returned I found that Sergt Shedd had been here with a letter from him, he had gone to Ocala for teams.

[Rebecca] March 7, 1862. The coldest day we have had this season. Ice in the piazza! We hear that Winston has gone to Ocala, will not be here for many days.

March 8, 1862.  In the morning buried some provisions to keep from the enemy if they come.  In the afternoon, Henry & G went to Clark's to see if there was news from Jacksonville as we had heard two boats had passed, they were going to Ocklawaha with cotton.  After supper, buried the silver & powder.

[Rebecca] March 8, 1862. Clear and cold. Busy with preparations to leave in case of a visit from the enemy.