WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 1864.

Started this morning for Loudon, on my fresh horse, A little bit more agreable than riding a broken down horse, stoped for night in Fauquier Co at a M^r Pane's Weather very cold & slightly snowy.

Saturday 4

Started early this morning for M^r Wilson's Loudon Co Stoped at M^r Utterbacks near Salem & took dinner. A false alarm came, Yankees reported to be in Salem. Came through Salem & Middleburg, Arrived at M^r Wilson's after night found all family well Weather moderate.

Sunday 5

Some excitement through the country, Yankees reported to be in various places in the neighborhood, which keeps us all in a state of constant alarm. Slept out to night in an old house for fear they might come & search houses after night Weather clear & cold.

Monday, FEBRUARY 6, 1864.

For a wonder to day has passed off, without there being any alarm from the Yankees. Went to Middleburg to day and to M^r Sullivans Saw Miss Liza Sulivan, an acquaintance of my younger days Weather pleasant & a little cloudy.

Tuesday 7

Commenced snowing early this morning & has continued to snow all day. But notwithstanding the weather, we had a little surprise party to night at M^r Wilsons, Collecting a few ladies & gentlemen together & had a very nice time Danced until two oclock at night. Brought the ladies behind us. Fashion there war times, owing to the scarcity of horses & vehicles

Wednesday FRIDAY 8

Spent the day principally in sleep, Making up for time lost last night. Has been quiet all day. Weather clear & cold, Snow about 8 inches deep, Fine sleighing