Wednesday, January 2, 2013

Friday, January 2, 1863

Cannon at Parkersburg -- President signed bill for Western Virginia.  William went to Marietta, paid out several hundred dollars on debts, bills, &c.  He is in good spirits and feels that his affairs are prosperous for which we desire to thank God.  Sarah C. Dawes & Lucy came home with him to stay till Monday & also Mr. George Norris who spends the night here.  Major T. N. Cook  Pay Master the U. S. Army reported to be a defaulter to the amount of a quarter of a million.

Peggy's comments:
Western Virginia applied for statehood and the bill had passed Congress.  President Lincoln signed the bill into law on December 31, 1862 and a vote by the people would be held on March 26.

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