Saturday, April 25, 2015

Diary of Judith W. McGuire: August 4, 1862

The girls just returned from a visit to Mrs. A. of several days, which they enjoyed greatly. Every thing there very bright and cheerful, except the hearts of the parents — they yearn for their sons on the field of danger! A battle is now expected between Jackson and Pope.

SOURCE: Judith W. McGuire, Diary of a Southern Refugee, During the War, p. 130

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