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Judith White McGuire, Diary of a southern refugee during the war, by a lady of Virginia, 1861. (search)
esterday M. P. and myself spent several hours riding about to visit our friends. The news of the day was, that General Patterson, with a large force, had crossed the river and taken possession of Martinsburg, and that General Johnston had sent Colonel Stuart, with his cavalry, to reconnoitre and cut off his supplies, and to prevent a retreat. All these things make us anxious, particularly as the booming of cannon is not unfrequent; but my faith in the justice of our cause is strong. July 6th, 1861. No army news to be relied on. We spent our time as usual. Knitting for the soldiers is our chief employment. Several suits of clothes for them are in progress in the house. Sunday, July 9th, 1861. About to go to church. I trust that this Sabbath may be instrumental of much spiritual good, and that the hearts of the people may be busy in prayer, both for friends and enemies. Oh, that the Spirit of God may be with the soldiers, to direct them in keeping this holy day! We ar