[from the diary of William M. Blackford, bank officer and former diplomat with five sons in the Confederate Army]
Wednesday 13. Considerable improve
ment on the weather scene the rain
being closely engaged. News that Jack
son has fallen back--dont like this
aspect of things there. Burnsides is
advancing from Frdg with a large force
--I think the fate of Richd very doubt
ful. I never could see why the attack
was made when it [appeared?] Lincoln had
called out 300,00 militia in addition
to the volunteers and in case the volun
teers re not forthcoming by 15 Inst a
draft is ordered to fill the ranks
Busy packing and dispatching a Box
with eatables to Mary Gwatkins
Went to the cars at 6 and recd Lanny
Minor=She brought a long letter
from Lewis.
MSS 4763
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