Yesterday evening we heard rumours of the Federal troops
having crossed the Potomac, and marching to Martinsburg and Shepherdstown in
large force. General Johnston immediately drew up his army at a place called “Carter's,”
on the Charlestown road, about four miles beyond Winchester. Messrs. B. and R.
M. called this morning, and report that the location of the Federals is very
uncertain; it is supposed that they have retreated from Martinsburg. Oh, that
our Almighty Father, who rules all things, would interpose and give us peace,
even now when all seem ready for war! He alone can do it.
SOURCE: Judith W. McGuire, Diary of a Southern
Refugee, During the War, p. 33
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