Julia [A. Wilbur] ALS to [Anna M. C.] Barnes, March 10, 1863

on the 4th inst I went to W. I called at Dr.
B's. Mrs. Breed was sick, then I walked
through the mud & mire to the Contrabands
Home away up to Q st. Mary Searing from
Cayuga Co. is there helping Miss Howland.
They don't work with Misses Patten & [Doyle?].
Their rooms are separate & business is kept
separate. Miss H. says 'The Jews have no deal
ings with the Samaritans." They are in such
a muddy, unhealthy place, so many are sick,
But they have 3 physicians. I had rather take
things here in Alex. & go on with them, than
to work in that camp. The people dont
look as comfortable & as much improved
as they do here, but perhaps it is because they
are constantly having new arrivals.
I went to the Capitol. I was there about an
hour before the Senate adjourned, & heard
a little speaking. Then the Proclamation of
the President for Convening the Senate again.
I saw it convene & the new & the re-elect
ed senators take the oath of office.