[from the diary of Mary S. Boydon of “Hopedale,” Abemarle County, Va.]
Saturday 29th Father got home to day–He
has been to Richmond while we were all won=
=dring what had become of him–Bought
in R. 6 lbs coffee sugar for which he paid
$4.50 or 75 cts a pound. Pippins are selling
at $20 a barrel, & dried apples at from 6 t0
10 dollars–shoes are $20 a pair, calico $11.50 a yd
Poor Chap Gordon has been dead two weeks
& was taken to Richmond for interment. Two
soldiers called to get dinner. One was entirely
without shoes–Gave him a pair of socks-
Precept-“Oh give thanks unto the Lord, for
he is gracious”–Ps 136:1
Prayer– “Teach me to do the thing that pleaseth
thee”- Ps. 142:10
Promise-“The Lord will avenge the poor .” Ps. 140:12.
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