There was quite an excitement early this morning when it was
learned that the rebel cavalry was indeed here. All the convalescents in the
hospital were armed and ordered out into the rifle pits. Wheeler's cavalry were
in plain view across the river north of town. They did not come across,
however, as they discovered that our garrison was in shape to give them a warm
reception. All is quiet at present.
Source: Alexander G. Downing, Edited by Olynthus B.,
Clark, Downing’s Civil War Diary, p. 215
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