Dear Diary,
I have just recieved notice that the war has ended. It ended with a Treaty of Paris. I am so excited because there is nothing to fear anymore. My family is coming home! Including my husband, who I can't wait to run up to. We are going to have a big feast to rejoice. The British have won! This is a great day. I am going to clean the house, make a large dinner, and celebrate.
Wednesday, December 2, 2009
March 30, 1762
Dear Diary,
Today I heard some very sad news. All these years since this war began in 1754, I have had family battling in the war. Fortunately, I have not anyone lost until today. A British soldier walked up to my door step. I opened the door expecting him to want food or a place to stay. That was not the situation at all. I opened the door, he looked me straight in the eyes and apoligized. I was confused at first, but then he told me that my dear father had been killed in the war. I fell to my knees and I cried. I've been afraid for all these years, but now I am even more afraid. Now that the war has destroyed my family. I have seen many soldiers die here in my home, but never felt the fear as I did today. I know that my father died doing a great deed, but it doesn't help the pain. It's very early. The sun has just set, but I'm going to bed now. I'm tired and distressed. Hopefully, I sleep.
Today I heard some very sad news. All these years since this war began in 1754, I have had family battling in the war. Fortunately, I have not anyone lost until today. A British soldier walked up to my door step. I opened the door expecting him to want food or a place to stay. That was not the situation at all. I opened the door, he looked me straight in the eyes and apoligized. I was confused at first, but then he told me that my dear father had been killed in the war. I fell to my knees and I cried. I've been afraid for all these years, but now I am even more afraid. Now that the war has destroyed my family. I have seen many soldiers die here in my home, but never felt the fear as I did today. I know that my father died doing a great deed, but it doesn't help the pain. It's very early. The sun has just set, but I'm going to bed now. I'm tired and distressed. Hopefully, I sleep.
November 23, 1761
Dear Diary,
I have never seen so many soldiers in one day before. There were tons and tons passing through. I was happy to see them and see so many healthy, but I was a little on the stressful side because I was trying to provide them with some food which took a lot of work. I am very blessed though to have such a wonderful daughter, Loretta. She helped me all day around the kitchen and serving the soldiers. If it wasn't for her, I would have lost my mind with all the stress and people, were still able to make it. The night is nigh and it's time for a good night's rest.
I have never seen so many soldiers in one day before. There were tons and tons passing through. I was happy to see them and see so many healthy, but I was a little on the stressful side because I was trying to provide them with some food which took a lot of work. I am very blessed though to have such a wonderful daughter, Loretta. She helped me all day around the kitchen and serving the soldiers. If it wasn't for her, I would have lost my mind with all the stress and people, were still able to make it. The night is nigh and it's time for a good night's rest.
Tuesday, December 1, 2009
December 1, 1760
Dear Diary,
My name is Lisa Ruckman. I am a young woman living in Philadelphia. I have a father, uncle, and two cousins in the French and Indian War. Today has been a very stressful day. I am so afraid right now. I don't feel safe anymore. With the French and Indian War going on, you never know what is going to happen next. I think there might be a potential invasion of French Troops. I am for the British. I feel and care for these soldiers. I have opened my house to them. I provide them with a family home to sleep in. I have provided with oil and wood, and even loaned them my horses. I'm doing the best I can to keep the French from taking over Philadelphia. I want Philadelphia to remain a British colony. As far as today, I had three soldiers come to my house and one of them was badly injured. I told them to hurry inside away from the bitter air. I am not a certified doctor, but I do have some knowledge on treating wounds. I did the best I could, but he had lost so much blood. I'm afraid he is going to die. It hurts me to see this. I just want this war to stop. A part of me is scared of what might happen, but another part of me is brave. I have to be brave to open my home to these British soldiers and care for them. Even if it means witnessing innocent die in front of my eyes. The day is gone now, hopefully tomorrow will be better.
My name is Lisa Ruckman. I am a young woman living in Philadelphia. I have a father, uncle, and two cousins in the French and Indian War. Today has been a very stressful day. I am so afraid right now. I don't feel safe anymore. With the French and Indian War going on, you never know what is going to happen next. I think there might be a potential invasion of French Troops. I am for the British. I feel and care for these soldiers. I have opened my house to them. I provide them with a family home to sleep in. I have provided with oil and wood, and even loaned them my horses. I'm doing the best I can to keep the French from taking over Philadelphia. I want Philadelphia to remain a British colony. As far as today, I had three soldiers come to my house and one of them was badly injured. I told them to hurry inside away from the bitter air. I am not a certified doctor, but I do have some knowledge on treating wounds. I did the best I could, but he had lost so much blood. I'm afraid he is going to die. It hurts me to see this. I just want this war to stop. A part of me is scared of what might happen, but another part of me is brave. I have to be brave to open my home to these British soldiers and care for them. Even if it means witnessing innocent die in front of my eyes. The day is gone now, hopefully tomorrow will be better.
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