The first anniversary of the battle of Fredericksburg, where
we lost so many valuable lives, and where the Federals were thoroughly whipped.
Since that time we have lost many lives, which nothing can repay; but we hold
our own, have had some victories, and have been upon the whole much blessed by
God. At St. James's Church, this morning, and heard a very fine sermon from the
Rev. Mr. Peterkin, from the text, “Blessed are the poor in spirit.” To-night we
expect to hear Bishop Lay.
SOURCE: Judith W. McGuire, Diary of a Southern
Refugee, During the War, p. 247
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