Monday, June 18, 2012

1862 June 19 Fredericksburg, Va.

[from the diary of Dr. Brodie Strachan Herndon]

19th  Mother & I have serious talks
about the prospects of servants leaving.
It is a serious matter.  Droves of
negroes go through the streets--Many
women with babies in their arms.  A
Hundred passed to day about to take
passage for Hayti--poor creatures!

MSS 2563-b


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