Went to Methodist Church. Mr. Brown preached good sermon. — Afterwards
called to enquire for Mrs. Douglas, who, I found, had passed a bad night, but
was better.
Went to War Department. Despatches from McClellan to the
President — also to Genl. Halleck. First, complimentary respects to Mrs.
Lincoln; ladies enthusiastic welcome of McClellan and his army “us.” The second
states getting possession of Lee's Order to Hill of 10th. troops from various
directions to attack Martinsburg and Harpers Ferry on the 12th. — capture both —
and then reunite at Hagerstown; — White had anticipated the enemy by joining
Miles at Harpers Ferry, where the enemy made vigorous attack yesterday; — courier
from Miles says he can hold out two days, but enemy is in possession of
Maryland Heights; — McC. hopes before
two days to relieve Miles—is already in possession of Middleton and Jefferson; —
estimates rebel force in Maryland at 125,000 thinks defeat of his army would be
ruinous, and therefore better to spare all troops from Washington than suffer
it; — anticipates great battle tomorrow, Monday; — enemy don't mean to go back
to Virginia, but thinks Lee has blundered and hopes to make him repent of it. —
Watson rode with me.
Read several books, especially article in “Revue des deux
Mondes” on the soul. In the evening, Mr. Case called and talked of Politics and
Spiritualism — especially the last, in which he is a firm believer. Says he
receives letters from the inhabitants of the Sixth and other Spheres, among
whom are Calhoun, Brutus and others that there is a council of the 6th.,
presided over by Washington, to which the control of this war is committed;
that Richmond will be taken about Dec. 1st., and Charleston early in the
Spring. — Dr. Rabe called and talked over California matters. Seems to have
been very unfairly and unjustly dealt with. Thinks Hoffman excellent man — also
Sharp, Dist. Atty. Thinks Phelps or , a partisan of Fremont, will be elected
Senator. Rand, new Marshal, is one of Palmer, Cook & Co. set. Advised him
to examine papers, and, if possible, refute charges and be restored.
Mr. Varnum, of N. Y., and his cousin, from Mass., came in
and talked a little. Nothing important.
SOURCE: Annual Report of the American Historical
Association for the Year 1902, Vol. 2, p. 81-2
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