Monday, August 27, 2012

1862 August 28 Clarke County, Va.

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

Today the second battle of Manassas was fought.  Today we heard that our troops had
 retaken Manassas on Tuesday.  They took a good many prisoners.  The president has
issued a message calculated to give great satisfaction after all the fault that has
been found.  The Saratoga girls came yesterday to spend some time I hope.
The Yankees left Winchester today--Sept. 3rd.

MSS 9759

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