3 May 1862

May, Saturday, 3d 1862 Pleasant until evening then slight rain. E.I.R.B. Psalms 112 to 121. This morning the boat lay at the wharf till 8 A.M. at Paducah, then went to take on coal and I went up into the city. Called upon Miss Garrett, then called to see Col. Phillips, also Sidney Phillips, who were wounded, and at Mr. Husband's. I saw several of my friends. Took dinner at the St. Francis Hotel. Gov. Yates and several others rode over the city on horse back. At 2 P.M. we embarked and started up the river, the Gov. taking much care of Mrs. Reynolds, who is commissioned Major for her efforts to care for the wounded at the Battle of Pittsburg Landing. Miss Safford came on board here also and began her works of mercy. We had singing and prayers to night. The Gov. spoke a few words. All is joy.