Thursday, June 7, 2012

1862 June 8 near Fredericksburg, Va.

[from the diary of Dr. Brodie Strachan Herndon]

8   Sabbath.  Little Mary & I
ride to Stafford.  Expecting to get
back to church but are disappointed
Mother & Luc go  Thanksgiving offered
for the safety of Dick who we learn
was wounded & gazetted for brave conduct
in the battle of the 30th & 1st near Richmond.

MSS 2563-b

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