Diary of Ephraim Shelby Dodd, Co. D of Terry’s Texas Rangers

Thursday, 12th—Went over to Mr. Thomas’. I made a girth for him. From there to Miss Kate Carter’s. Mr. Shirry and two other gents came in, gentlemanly, merry.

Wednesday, 11th—I spent the day and night at Mr. Hatchers.

Tuesday; 10th—Came out with Clan Blakemore and Fuget to Mr. Thomas. I spent the night at John Hatchers. Miss Jane Simpson was there to-night. James Pickel was not with me; the other boys went back to town.

Monday, 9th—Came in to Cedar Town this morning. Stay all night at the Hotel, ten dollars apiece. Sold some tobacco to him.

Sunday, 8th—Came or went to Mr. Carmichael’s and back to Van Wert before we found him. Jim left his leather with him and we came on to Capt. Wimberly’s and staid all night.

Saturday, 7th—I met Mr. Gore there, promised to write to Cousin Serena. Came on to Mr. Somer’s and then to Van Wert; staid with Col. Jones to-night; met Mr. Jones and Lady, Mrs. Cullin and Miss Lou, daughter of the Colonel. Had a candy pulling.

Tuesday, 3rd—Friday, 6th—Start this morning I and James Pickle down the country, stopped at Mr. Gillam’s and took dinner. From there to Mr. Kit Dodd’s and staid all night.

Monday, 2nd—Remain in Camp all day.

Sunday, 1st November—I went to town and mailed some letters, and out to Mr. Mooney’s, the tanner, and got dinner; came by Mr. Green’s, stopped awhile and on to Camp.