Hugh not hurt in the battle near Grand Gulf. Spotswood is doing well. University of Alabama closes on the 5th of June because of scarcity in provision, a month early. Because he has been there 2 semesters he is able to come home for break even though it is an expensive and dangerous trip. If he returns to university he will be the only senior. Expect Brother Landon the last of June or 1st of July. His son, Maurice, is in the 2nd Virginia Cavalry. Girls and Hugh spent Christmas at Buller Clairborne’s and met with Sarah Rose who is also staying there. Mr. William Waller and Cousin Jennie Waller were married and saw Caroline when they passed through on their way to Charleston. Mr. Waller said that Timberneck had burned. In letter from Nannie B., found out that Anna has been ill with pneumonia but was getting better. Caroline in the worst spirits. Corn meal is $8-10 a bushel, butter $2-3, eggs $1.25. If the war continues, will not be able to keep the house next winter. Mag fixing old dress for Aunt Caroline. Have knitted 4 pairs of stockings and 2 pairs of gloves. There was a raid on the Central Railroad and the Canal. Cousin James Garland lost his youngest son, William. He died at his father’s about 4 weeks ago and left his wife, daughter of Dr. Goode, who is expecting. Uncle Hudson is well. Cousin Boyd nurses him like an infant. Aussie Slaughter who married Mr. Broadnax, has a son who is a few day’s old.