It is said some of the enemy's mounted pickets rode through
the city last night! Northern papers manifest much confidence in the near
approach of the downfall of Richmond, and the end of the “rebellion.” The 15th of
June is the utmost limit allowed us for existence. A terrific storm arose
yesterday; and as our scouts report the left wing of the enemy on this side of the
Chickahominy, Gen. Johnston has determined to attack it to-morrow. Thank God,
we are strong enough to make the attack!
SOURCE: John Beauchamp Jones, A Rebel War Clerk's
Diary at the Confederate States Capital, Volume 1, p. 129
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