July 20, 1862. Nothing particular. Rain.

[Rebecca] July 20, 1862. Morng. cool & pleasant. Shower in the afternoon. Read Dr Huntington’s sermons with continued interest.

July 21, 1862.  In the morning heard that Mrs Lathams house was burned.  In the afternoon Henry & I went over to see the Lathams & ask them here, also went to see Sophie.  I received four letters from Winston near Jacksonville, he was going to Tallahassee.  Heard of our Victory at Richmond, Mother rec. letters from Davis & Aunt Julia.  Rain.

[Rebecca] July 21, 1862. Clear, warm morng. Cloudy and rain before dinner. Sun comes out again about 3 P.M. and Tivie & Henry go to town. Bring me letters from Davis and J.M.F.- She has 4 from Winston. News of a glorious victory at Richmond! Mrs Latham’s house was burned to the ground last night!! She is homeless. Tivie invited her to some here.