1862 November 29 "Hopedale," Albemarle County, Va.

[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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