1862 August 28 Lynchburg, Va.

[from the diary of William M. Blackford, bank officer and former diplomat with five sons in the Confederate Army]

Thursday 28 various rumors from the
army--none of which can be re-
lied on. It has doubtless crossed
the Rappahannock and is forcing
the enemy back--one account is
that Jackson has taken many
prisoners at Salem--Having thus
gotten the Mannassas road, and
prevented the retreat of the enemy
towards the valley--letter from
Mary giving the most favourable
accounts of Eugene we have yet
had.  I think he can leave there
on Mondays Boat--Lewis & the
girls went to Charles & returned
at a late hour--I went to see Mrs
Garber[?]

MSS  4763