I am cast down by hearing that J. P. has been captured; he
was caught while scouting in the enemy's lines, on James River. Poor child! I
feel very, very anxious about him.
Our army in the Valley has regained its foothold, the enemy
having retreated. B. C. had his horse killed under him in a fight near
Waynesborough, but he escaped unhurt.
The Federal Army below Richmond advanced a few days ago, and
took “Fort Harrison.” We live now amid perpetual firing of cannon. The loss of
Fort Harrison is, I am afraid, a very serious loss to us. The enemy made a
second advance, which has been handsomely repulsed. They seem to be putting
forth their utmost efforts against us. I pray that our armies may be able to
resist them and drive them to their own land.
SOURCE: Judith W. McGuire, Diary of a Southern
Refugee, During the War, p. 310
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