July 3, 1862. Rain. Burrel & Tom went for beef.

[Rebecca] July 3, 1862. A bright warm morng. Soon after dinner a very heavy rain comes on which lasts with occasional intermission all the afternoon. Tivie took sick all day, about 5 P.M. she send for the old nurse. We sit up until after 10 o’clk.

July 4, 1862. Rain. Sarah gave birth to a little girl this morning about half past 5.

[Rebecca] July 4, 1862.  The anniversary of American Independence ‑ Oh that it might be celebrated by the acknowledgement of the Independence of the S. Confederacy ‑ Sarah gave birth to a fine girl this morng. about 6 o'clk.  Mother & Child doing well.