[from the diary of Matthella Page Harrison as transcribed at a later date]
Monday, August 11th
A very warm day, threatening but no rain. rode down to Linden this evening, met
Mr. Jones and Courtney. distressing tidings came today of the death of Cousin Hugh
Nelson and Mr. Fauntleroy. Reported arrival of Burnside's fleet at Sequoia Creek.
From the account of its weakened condition at the time of McClellan's howling for
reinforcements, I hope we have not much to fear. Our only trust is in God.
MSS 9759
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