[from the diary of Matthella Page Harrison as transcribed at a later date]
The horizon is decidedly brightening. It is reported all the Yankees have
left the valley except one regiment from Maine, to keep the people of Winches-
ter in order I suppose. Victory in the West is certain and the Federals were
horribly slaughtered. We hear there was an immense loss on their side at the
battle of Williamsburg, 25,000 wounded sent to Northern ports, 670 officers
killed. West Point was also the scene of great bloodshed. It is thought
the decisive battle will be fought near Richmond. This evening being the
day appointed for fasting and prayer, Mr. Jones held a prayer meeting at
Linden which was interrupted by a party of Federals at his house. They only
wanted something to eat and went off again. We commence after tea Bulwer's
new novel "A Strange Story."
MSS 9759
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