Evening star., 1941-11-21

It is very beautiful, The unbrokeu
eXpanse of lawn surrounded by fine
old trees and everything so beauti-
fully white.
We have abundant open fires
throughout the house which keep us
perfectly warm and comfortable
The fine piano is great pleasure
to me. l go into the silent drawing
room and with the snowy world out
side l feel completely isolated and
play to my hearts content: in the
evening I play for Ellen and the
family.
Friday, December 6, 1861.
Bitterly cold.
Vic rode to the Junction today and
returned with several letters for me
all were several weeks old.
Col. Rogers wrote saving that if l
felt that I must return to my home
in Washington that he was quite
sure that he could arrange it for me.
/ have decided to avail myself of
his offer.
Vic will remain here with Judge
LomaX to continue nursing the
wounded.
Our friends are very much op-
posed to our leaving. I have thought
great deal about our perilous Jour-
neY, but all things considered I feel
sure that my decision to return to
our own home is a wise one.
Monday, December 16, 1861.
The weather has moderated.
Vic and Virginia. with 1t. Thorn
ton as military escort went to
Richmond this morning to endeavor
to secure passes for our trip to
Washington.
They saw Gen Cooper who said
he would have it all arranged for us
In few days.
Wednesday, December Is. 1851
Cold and clear
Vic rode on horseback to the
Junction this morning where a mes
Senger met her with our passes. We
Will leave on the Central train to-
tomorrow morning.
Friday, December 20, 1861.
Frightfully cold.
We left early in the morning,
spent the day and night in Rich
mond with our friends. Mr.. and Mrs.
Robertson.
Capt. Henry Mr. Cabell and many
old acquaintances came to see us.
We spent a very pleasant evening.
Left in the morning before light.
breakfasted in Petersburg and dined
in Norfolk.
On our arrival we were met by
Lieut.. Winder of the Federal Army,
who took us to the Atlantic Hotel.
kindly attended to our luggage and
made all arrangements for us.
He was a very pleasant young man.
We did not discuss the war
The next morning we went on
board of the boat for Craney Island
where We were met by a Federal
flag and taken to Old Point-there
we went on board of the Baltimore
boat.
Throughout the journey we were
treated with every consideration and
courtesy.
Saturday. December 81, 1861.
Baltimore, Maryland.
Beautiful morning. We arrived
about 7 o'clock.
Tom Buckler met us with his car
riage and drove us out to Ever
green. where We had a delightful
breakfast.
Tom Buckler will not hear of our
going to Washington, insists that
Washington will be bombarded; that
we would be in great danger, that
have no right to expose my family
to such danger Finally I con-
sented to take a small rented house
here until things look more pro-
pitious.
I am bitterly disappointed but 1
shall have my dear children with
me with the exception of Vic and
Lindsay.
Wednesday, December 25, 1861.
Christmas Day, but it does not
seem like Christmas.
We dined at Evergreen and re-
turned to our tiny house which we
find very comfortable and cozey
after being wanderers for so long.
We have no maid but the girls
have taken hold with enthusiasm
and everything goes on harmon
iouSly,
Fortunately Gen. Reno has rented
our house in Washington for six
months.
We have no piano.
Tuesday. December 81. 1861.
Events have so crowded the last
wear that I become giddy in review
ing them.
Heaven grant that the coming
year may bring US peace and a
happy reunion of my scattered
family.
CCopyright, 1871. by Lindsay Lomax Woodo
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