Another interposition of Providence in behalf of my family.
The bookseller who purchased the edition of the first volume of my “Wild
Western Scenes—new series,” since Mr. Malsby's departure from the country, paid
me $300 to-day, copyright, and promises more very soon. I immediately bought a
load of coal, $31.50, and a half cord of wood for $19. I must now secure some
food for next month.
Among the papers sent in by the President, to-day, was one
from Gen. Whiting, who, from information received by him, believes there will
be an attack on Wilmington before long, and asks reinforcements.
One from Gen. Beauregard, intimating that he cannot spare
any of his troops for the West, or for North Carolina. The President notes on
this, however, that the troops may be sent where they may seem to be actually
needed.
Also an application to permit one of Gen. Sterling Price's
sons to visit the Confederate States, which the President is not disposed to
grant.
The lower house of Congress yesterday passed a bill putting
into the army all who have hitherto kept out of it by employing substitutes. I
think the Senate will also pass it. There is great consternation among the
speculators.
SOURCE: John Beauchamp Jones, A Rebel War Clerk's
Diary at the Confederate States Capital, Volume 2, p.
118-9
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