February 4.—While getting ready to go back to the hospital, my father came in overjoyed, and told me that my work was over, and that we are to have peace at last. Lincoln has agreed to receive peace commissioners, and three of our ablest men, Vice-president Stevens, Judge Campbell, and Senator Hunter, have gone on the mission.
Many think the northerners are going to war with France, and expect us to assist them, but I know that none of our people will be mad enough to do that; indeed, I am certain that they will not. Let the northern people fight their own battles; we will be neutral.
All seem much pleased with the selection which has been made in our commissioners. I hope Stevens is satisfied now that he has gone on the mission for which he has so long wished.
