April 24, 1862, Thursday (Pana)

Being very tired we were in no haste to rise this morning.  A cold raw day.  We were disposed to be critical regarding Illinois climate but find Mr. Walton ready to defend its general excellence.  Clara is teaching school.  Mr. Walton hearing the recitations in Mathematics during the morning.  Mrs. Bradley called and took tea.  Vegetation seems almost as backward as it was the first of April in Ohio.