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[start page] 1865 Feb a dispensation of a kind and wise Providence & trust that it will work to my spiritual advantage." The entrance of peace commissioners into our lives gave us a hope on Thursday & yesterday that we might be approaching the end of the war. Sec. Seward & the President went to Fortress Monroe to meet them but to day we learn all is in vain Mr Welling was here last night He said it was only a maneuver on the part of both Northern & Southern politician to satisfy the peace party &c of both sides & prove that the war must proceed. 28th This month has passed in little else than making & receiving calls and in attending the meetings of Congress. I am sorry to say I have made but one entry in my [[strikethrough]] dialogue [[/strikethrough]] diary. This has been ^an important month in the way of success to our arms. Sherman has covered himself with glory. Charleston is ours Savannah & Wilmington - we may hope now for a speedy termination to the war. On the 22nd the city was illuminated in honor [[end page]] [[start page]] 1865 Feb. of the recent victories. Although it was a stormy evening we went out to see the public building in their brilliant array. The Navy Department pleased us most it was brilliantly lighted partly with colored lamps. Strings of flags were suspended diagnilly across the front of the building while larger ones draped the columns of the porch below. A list of all the victories gained by our arms was on the west side of the building. The Treasury Pattent Office & Post Office looked as if translucent as the light shone upon their white walls In the fashonable world this has been an unusually gay month Morning & evening receptions balls & parties have occupied both night & day The closing entertainment of the season was given by Mrs. Sprague a Matinee dansante A saloon draped with pink & ornamented with chandeliers of flowers was erected for the [[german?]]. Supper was at half past seven the
