July 8, 1862. Nothing particular No rain.

[Rebecca] July 8, 1862. A warm day without rain. Read news papers in the morng. After dinner knit and eat watermelon. Eveg. very bright and warm.

July 9, 1862. No rain. Nothing unusual.

[Rebecca] July 9, 1862. A very warm day without a shower. Tivie cutting out negro clothes. George missed his fever to-day.