Diary of Judith Brockenbrough McGuire: October 25, 1863

To-day we heard the Rev. Mr. Peterkin, from the text: “Be not weary in well-doing.” It was a delightful sermon, persuasive and encouraging. Mr. ––– spends Sunday morning always in the hospital. He has Hospital No. 1, in addition to the Officers' Hospital, under his care. They occupy a great deal of his time, in the most interesting way.

SOURCE: Judith W. McGuire, Diary of a Southern Refugee, During the War, p. 242