1862 August 3-4 near Gordonsville, Va.

[from the diary of Lt. John Tyler of Letcher's Artillery]

Aug 3rd
Sunday wrote to Jennie, Remained in Camp all
day.  Aug 4th  Sent letter over by Henry to Gordons-
-ville.  Some rumors to day about enemy being
at Liberty Mills and Ewell going over after
them.  Aug 5th Today servant Jas. came
up sent by Jennie with a letter, and some
of that celebrated cake.

[transcript by Mary Roy Dawson Edwards]