1862 February 14 [Lynchburg, Va.]

[from the diary of William M. Blackford, former diplomat, bank officer, editor and postmaster of Lynchburg, Va., with five sons in Confederate service]


I spent an almost sleepless night and
for the early part of the day, felt very unwell --but
improved during the day--Wrote to Lucius and
W Flannery[?] & Lewis & Recd from the latter an
interesting letter--He is now aid to Huger.

MSS 4763