1862 June 6 Staunton, Va.

[from the diary of Joseph Addison Waddell, civilian employee of the Quartermaster Dept.]

Friday night, June 6, 1862.

Jackson's army at Port Republic. The enemy 

(Fremont) said to be near Harrisonburg, with 

a force variously estimated from 17,000 to 40,000. 

Shields on the East side of the Shenandoah 

with from 10,000 to 18,000 men. The probability 

of Jackson's having to leave the Valley is talked about. 

Staunton will be occupied by the enemy, of course, in that event. 

The Federal prisoners arrived at Waynesboro this morn-

ing. The officers captured are here on parol, 

walking about the streets and looking very much 

at their ease. It seems impudent for captured invaders 

to appear so much at home. A number of our 

own sick, wounded and broken down men have 

also arrived — a miserable, wo-begone dirty-look-

ing set. I met D^r. Smith, a Winchester Phy-

sician, now connected with the army, down street, 

and as the Hotels are crowded to overflowing I brought 

him home with me — He is a very pleasant 

gentleman. Have been thinking of telegraphing to 

Kate not to come home, as the enemy may be 

here soon. Could not get a dispatch off to- night.   

[transcription by the Valley of the Shadow project]

MSS 38-258