Winston and Octavia, A Civil War Love Story

Sunday, July 31, 2011

July 31, 1861. Winston went to town sent Mother some melons. Gen. Hopkins gave him some fish.

Saturday, July 30, 2011

July 30, 1861 [no entry]

Friday, July 29, 2011

July 29, 1861. Winston went to town & I went to Tina’s & as business detained Winston until late we took dinner there. I received letters from Mother & Julia.

Thursday, July 28, 2011

July 28, 1861. [no entry]

Wednesday, July 27, 2011

July 27, 1861. Winston & Ben went bee tree cutting. In the afternoon Ma & the girls went to Tina’s.

Tuesday, July 26, 2011

July 26, 1861. Clark & Tina spent the day with us. Clark & Winston went hunting, killed a bear.

Monday, July 25, 2011

July 25, 1861. [no entry]

Introduction