- Sarah Dawson Journal Entry.
Madisonville, LA - 12 April 1863
"...don't pay any attention to her. Pick her up, just as you would a child," said my incorrigible mother.
- Sarah Dawson Journal Entry.
Madisonville, LA - 13 April 1863
I don't know how any one can believe the whole world so wicked; for my part I have met none but the kindest people imaginable; I don't know any wicked ones.
- Sarah Dawson Journal Entry.
Madisonville, LA - 14 April 1863
Ah! another delightful glimpse of society has been offered to our charmed view. Such a treat has not often fallen to our lot.
- Sarah Dawson Journal Entry.
Madisonville, LA - 16 April 1863
Mr. Halsey brought us each a little tortoise-shellring he had made for us by his camp-fire, as a keep sake, and of course we promised to wear them for him, particularly as they make our hands look as white as possible.
