Spent most of the day writing to Jane. Kate and the children at Mrs. Burgess'.
We wait in suspense the progress of events, Jeff Davis who has been sick it is said, is now at Richmond anxious for a battle. Scott it is believed is ready for him. The Charleston Mercury, a most pestilent traitorous paper, gives Scott the credit of having laid his plans in a masterly manner. May they be successful.
Editor's notes:
Jane Dawes Shedd was a niece of Julia Cutler and was living with her husband in Persia where they were missionaries.
Kate Dawes, also Julia's niece, lived with the Cutler family in the Old Stone House. The children are Annie and Little Sarah Cutler, children of William and Lizzie Cutler. Mrs. Burgess, their grandmother, lived nearby.
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