“mountain View.”
— Came down here with Mr. —, a few days ago. Spent this day not quite so
profitably as I desired. The ride to the “old chapel,” where we had service, is
so long, that we spent a great deal of time upon the road. Bishop Meade
delivered a most interesting address. He mentioned with great feeling the death
of Mr. John A. Washington, of Mount Vernon, who fell at "Cheat
Mountain" a few days ago, while, with some other officers, he was
observing the movements of Rosecranz. It is heart-rending to hear of the number
of valuable lives which are lost in this cruel war.
SOURCE: Judith W. McGuire, Diary of a Southern
Refugee, During the War, p. 64-5
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