Lynchburg. – The
papers to-day give glorious news of a victory to our arms on the plains of
Manassas, on the 28th, 29th, and 30th. I will give General Lee's telegram:
army Of Northern Virginia,
Groveton, August 30 — 10 P. M.
Via
Rapidan.
To
President Davis: — This army achieved to-day, on the plains of Manassas,
a signal victory over the combined forces of McClellan and Pope. On the 28th
and 29th, each wing, under Generals Longstreet and Jackson, repulsed with
valour attacks made on them separately. We mourn the loss of our gallant dead
in every conflict, yet our gratitude to Almighty God for his mercies rises
higher each day. To Him and to the valour of our troops a nation's gratitude is
due.
(Signed)
R. E. Lee.
Nothing more to-day — my heart is full. The papers give no
news of the dead and wounded. The dreaded black-list yet to come. In the mean
time we must let no evil forebodings mar our joy and thankfulness.
SOURCE: Judith W. McGuire, Diary of a Southern
Refugee, During the War, p. 150-1
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