January 19th, 1862

Today Georgia seceded from the Union. Since the civil war began, South Carolina, Mississippi, Florida and Alabama have been the only seceding states. When a state secedes, they basically leave or withdraw from the Union. When I got home from the market, I got a letter requesting to help sew clothing such as uniforms for generals in the war. I heard that most of the women who've had a family member sent to war, have gotten a letter like mine. All we were asked was to sew uniforms with the description given under the letter. Then, we were to send them in to the address given above. I barely have time now for such work! I don't know how I will fit it in although, I plan on doing a few over the weekend. Somehow, I felt surprised getting this letter but also, honored. It would be nice getting to help sew the generals uniforms. I like sewing and making clothing. Even when I was little, I use to tinker with the needle and thread. I enjoyed trying to make something out of my hands. When I was 11, I made my mother a hat. I practiced often and kept doing it until now.