June 2. [Okolona, Mississippi]——News has been received from Virginia that we have gained a great victory, which I hope is true. Mrs. T. has two sons, who she expects were in the battle. Of course she is anxious about them, but does not act as many would—sit down and forebode the worst—but goes cheerfully to work, attending to the wants of those around her, with a firm trust that if her sons are wounded some good woman will be there to care for them.
Visited a hospital, of which the ladies of the place have special charge. They cook and prepare all the delicacies, and provide every thing at their own expense. It did me good to see the quantities of milk and good butter.
Miss Marks is here, and is improving. She is at a house called a hotel; the sole one the place affords. It is a perfect shanty.
