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No particular news

Mon. 17 / Thomas /
I went to Town took Saul with me. Jack & Saul got in
the buga & hunted Thomas Mare until 12 oclock Then Gust
Lamum went with Thomas & late in the evening found her
Thomas went to W. B. Wilson & stayed all night Nothing
particular news

Tu 18th / Lincoln / Battle /
I went to Town No particular news The President Election
is creating some interest Gov Johnsons procamation is
Condemed by all except the Abolutions A committee waited on
the President asking a revision and alteration of the Johnson
Oath has agreed to answer them in writing Very interesting
news Expectation of a battle in the front

1864 Octr Wed. 19 / Distruction of property /
I went to Town took Mrs Kirk with me she having stayed
all night last night She is the wife of William P Kirk of
Lawrence County. Green has been at home some week or ten days
being verry unwell. Went to Town & back to B Martins last
night The Dispatch reports a greate destruction of property
in Verginia by Sheriden Millions of dollars

Thurs 20 / Mary /
I went to Town News of verry heavy fighting in Virginia
Sheridens Victory Mary was in Town all was well No particular
news Roomers Contradictory every way