June 21, 1862.  Rain.  Ate our first watermelon.  Tina sent for some corn & sent a letter from Winston brought by Clark & Swep.  Clark is discharged from the service.

[Rebecca] June 21. 1862. Morng. damp – after dinner rain comes on and lasts until sunset – To-day we eat our first watermelon.

[Winston Stephens to Octavia Stephens]

                                                                                                Horse Landing June 21, 1862

Dear Wife

                We are at the old stand, but as usual a rumor came in this morning that one of the companies had arrived & we would go soon, but I will give no credit until I see the order.  Lt Gray has gone to the Springs and will perhaps bring mail & orders or something to be more satisfactory.  I am well & Eyes are better.  Tell Burrel to hurry up the pea planting and tell him to be sure they are thick enough.  I will come up soon!  Clark has just got a discharge & if we have to go off I shall feel something easyer.  No more news.  Swep goes up & perhaps will go to see you.  Love to all & kiss for Rosa.  Your Aff

                                                                                                Winston