Jefferson Davis

“ It is capped and loaded, you can get out in the woods and each of the family take a shot, then you can have all the chambers reloaded and when you go out again see how much your previous practice has improved you. ”

“ Mrs. Greenhow when she came brought me three oranges and a box of Jelly. One orange I sent to Custis Lee one to Genl. Johnston, Becca asked for one, the box of Jelly was left on the mantel piece when I came back it was still there but had been broken open, it goes in its altered state with the pistol. I directed a bundle of assorted candy for the Children to be put in the bundle, the inventory of which is completed by the addition of Joes cap and of Helen's shawl for the use of which I return my thanks. The vision of my angel baby [4] in pain and exhaustion haunts me ever. ”