Tuesday June 11

Mrs. Burgess spent the day here.  The soldiers are without rations.  They were invited yesterday to dine by T. L. Bailey, today by A. S. Bailey.  They stopped here on their return and drilled in front of the house, and listened to Lizzie play Hail Columbia, etc.  Lizzie told them she would send them supper.  They sent up two men, she gave them two baskets of pies, biscuits, cakes, etc., besides currants and hot coffee.  I think they will be comfortable for one meal at least.  Lucy came down and returned again on the train.  Mr. Merwin came down also to get his horse, which having been bought of us, took an opportunity to run home.

Editor's comments:  Here's a link to the tune "Hail Columbia":  http://kids.niehs.nih.gov/lyrics/hailcolumbia.htm