August 22, 1862. Lewis brought letters from Willie & Davis to Mother. The boys went fishing caught nine. Winston not well. A Mr Minshen came & staid overnight. No rain.

 

[Rebecca] August 22, 1862. While at breakfast Lewis Stephens brings our mail – A letter from Willie of Aug 2d at Chattanooga, written in good spirits one from Davis closed Aug 13^th reports him well. Eveg. quite sultry. Winston feeling very unwell – Mr Mincy arrives about sunset stays over night – Night warm.

 

August 23, 1862. Winston went hunting in the morning, killed one squirrel. In the afternoon killed a turkey. The boys went fishing had good luck.

 

[Rebecca]August 23, 1862. Morng warm but clear. Winston better goes hunting morng and afternoon & towards eveg brings home a fine turkey. Boys fish after dinner get 2 doz.