Thursday, May 17, 2012

1862 May 18 Lynchburg, Va.



[from the diary of William M. Blackford, former diplomat, editor and banker in Lynchburg, Va., with five sons in the Confederate Army]

Sunday 18  My cold has increased and
I feel very unwell--fine day--very
large congregation--and good sermon
-did not go to church int he afternoon
-Long walk with Spencer[?]

MSS 4763 

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