June 24th, 1862

I have not heard from Samuel in awhile, I am getting very worried considering the fact of the harsh battle we've had. I hope he writes me soon, I miss him so much. Hopefully, he met back up with Henry since he's been sent back to the war. There has been so much suspense lately for everyone due to the war. Everyone is stressed out and are going ballistic without their husbands. I know I am one of them. Before the war, I would have never imagined getting my husband taken away from me and having to live on without him while he serves in the Union. None of this came to my attention until a few months ago. I understand that after all this is over, hopefully Lincoln will once again do what's best and unite the North and the South so we can be a whole again. All I can say is that slavery better not be expanded, but lets not even go there.

I met up with Clarissa today, she's doing better. I try to cheer her up and let her know that I'm here for her anytime she needs me. I am willing to spare my shoulder when she needs someone to cry on. I hope the best for her, I can only imagine what she's going through. I feel her pain of having the feeling she's lost her husband forever. I as well, do not know what I would do either if anything like that happened to me. I am always here for though and know that he will be found soon. I pray for Clarissa and her family to get through the struggles of the news about their father. I pray that all the soldiers stay strong and fight hard to victory. That Samuel is doing alright and Henry is feeling better.