We are rejoicing over a victory at Springfield, Missouri — General
Lyon killed and his troops routed. Our loss represented large. I have only seen
the Northern account.
No news from home, and nothing good from that quarter
anticipated. We are among dear, kind friends, and have the home feeling which
only such genuine and generous hospitality can give; but it sometimes
overpowers me, when I allow myself to think of our uncertain future.
SOURCE: Judith W. McGuire, Diary of a Southern
Refugee, During the War, p. 50
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