Journal
My Journal
September 15, 1863
Dear Diary,
I have been invited to attend a tea next Saturday. Mother gave me permission to attend as long as I make one of my pies for the tea. Everyone enjoys the pies and I feel appreciated when they are requested for an event. I was also asked to bring along my violin, so that I may play for the guests. I am very excited, since this is my first tea that I have been invited to personally. With the war, there has been little time for entertainment for any of us.
I'll write more later.
Your friend,
Margaret
September 20, 1863
Dear Diary,
I had a wonderful time at the tea today. I played my violin for the ladies and they trully thought that I did a wonderful job. I shared in the conversation and learned some new ideas for cooking from the ladies. I found some other girls my age, who showed me some new dances. Hopefully, I'll have the opportunity to try them out sometime soon.
Well, I must go help Mother with dinner, so until then, I'll always be
Your friend,
Margaret
