“ The Briars ,” — Sadly negligent of my diary lately. Nothing new has occurred. We pleasantly pursue the even tenor of our way, but are no...

At church yesterday; the services interesting; the Communion administered. Rev. Dr. A. delivered an address, perhaps a little too political...

“ 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 c...

VALLEY MOUNTAIN, September 17, 1861 I had hoped to have surprised the enemy’s works on the morning of the 12th, both at Cheat Mountain ...