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21st Con

Fifty two years ago the battle of Bull run or 1st Manassas was fought, and the Yanks “skedaddled” to Washington, to my regret. — There were about 500 prisoners brought to Richmond, where I lived being a hired out slave boy, at the corner of Franklin and 17th sts. to Dr. J.W. Garlick, a fairly kind man. he died the next year. The confeds were in high feather over their victory, and if they had pushed it, the result of the Civil War would have been entirely different, but they did not see their opportunity, and God be praised for it. — Forty years ago colored policemen patroled our streets, and one was murdered in cold blood, John F. Wilson. his funeral was held at our church. four white men and four colored acted as pall bearers. I was one. The interment, was in the White Cemetery. I am the only survivor of the pall bearers. This funeral was in Nov. 1871. but I record it here because it connects my history. —

A bird may be snared that won’t be shot

WednesSUNDAY, JULY 23

“The birds of the air have nests” Cloudy and pleasant. — I rested good last night. This a.m. we are well. B. “BW” and u.w. me. I am at the office — for fun — a little blue, but it wont be so always — Sent $5.00 draft for Blanche to Ward & Co. T.M. — Letter from Joe, did me harm.

A broken apothecary, a new doctor

ThursMONDAY, JULY 24

“Honor thy father and thy mother” Clear and warm, and I am feeling unpleasant. —My rest was good last night. B.”BW” and u.w. me, are well. — I am at the office — fun — It is said J.S. Wainwright was drowned while out fishing, with a woman — Rain —