Another rainy day. Business was a little better to day in spite of the rain. McKinly called again for 75,000 volunteers making 200,000 in all. A third call, will sure being made, some of this days. Martha stayed at home all day. Had a bottle beer after supper. Had Meat and peas for diner. Didnt had any battle yet, but expect it soon. Wrote a letter to Mama & to Brown Brothers Co., Rochester Nurserys, N.Y. Martha is feeling better.