August 9, 1861. Winston returned in the afternoon. Did not have great success.

August 6, 1861. Winston took Burrel & Tom & started for Volusia Bar fishing in the morning.

August 5, 1861. Winston & Toady went to town.

August 4, 1861. Toady came over & brought some fish from Tina.

August 3, 1861. In the afternoon Winston & Ben went aligatoring got nothing but a good wetting.

August 2, 1861. Ben returned. Winston weighs 145 lbs. Rosa 21 & I 102.

August 1, 1861. Ben went to carry Ma to Dean’s Lake on business.