[from the diary of William M. Blackford, bank officer and former diplomat, with five sons in the Confederate Army.]
Wednesday 2. it began to rain early this mor
ning--I am sorry for it as it will
enhance the sufferings of our troops
Telegrams informed us of a bloody
battle last evening--the bloodiest
of the whole series. Enemy in retreat
-It rained hard all day, which
must interfere with military op
erations--The telegraph would not
work and we passed the day in
suspense--very unwell.
MSS 4763
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