Nancy Carlin went on horseback to Marietta with her father and sister to see her brother James who is now in camp there. Mrs. Julia A. Bailey called. We gave her some smoke tree, honeysuckle &c. also some flower seeds. Lizzie and Mrs. Burgess came home on evening train, William, too, near midnight having walked from Scott's Landing.
The papers say that a forward movement of the army of the Potomac has begun. Headquarters of M'Clellan are now the south side of the river, and two or three of the corps d'armee have also crossed over. The shadows of a great battle cast themselves forth. Shall all the blood shed be in vain? God only knows. To Him reverently and humbly we commit our cause. For Rufus who is under Reynolds in command of the 6" Wisconsin regiment we feel very anxious. He has been kept heretofore, though exposed to great danger, we can only pray for his safety here. Col. Cutler is yet in hospital very feeble. Lt. Col. Bragg has gone to Wisconsin to canvas his district for Congress.
Memphis too seems to be threatened. Ephe writes that the enemy are very bold. So we know not how soon he also may be in peril.
Maggie came down. She is invited to William M'Clure's wedding tonight.
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