1862 July 18 Clarke County, Va.

[from  the diary of Matthella Page Harrison has transcribed at a later date]

Friday July 18th
Last night about twelve o'clock my precious brother Fez rode up.  It was such an unspeakable boon to know both he and Archie were well after having been in the most dreadful battle at Port Republic  and Cross Keys.  He and another man were sent down by General Robertson on a general scout.  the body of the cavalry were at Harrisonburg.  They will not advance until Jackson appears.  Some say he is at Gordonsville, others that the Federals have possession of that place.

MSS 9759