June 27, 1862.  Clark came early in the morning expecting to find Winston at home; but did not. Tina & the children came soon after him then Clark, Henry & Lewis started for camp, but met Winston at the river so turned back with him. Rain in the afternoon. Henry went home with Clark to spend the night.

[Rebecca] June 27, 1862. Very warm morng. Mrs Stephens and family come to pass the day. Mr S & Henry start to go to the camp but meet Winston at the river. He has recd. orders to go to the vicinity of Jacksonville and will stay with us a day or two. He brought me letters from C. Hatch and Becca Foster – He confirms the report of our recognition by France.