1862 September 1 Staunton, Va.

[from the diary of Joseph Addison Waddell, civilian employee of the Quartermaster Dept.]

Monday, September 1, 1862.

Many rumors for several days past, but no reliable in-
telligence. A report last night that a battle occurred on
Friday at Manassas, in which the enemy were defeated
with a loss of 2000 prisoners. Also that Jackson was at
Leesburg, and Stuart (cavalry) at Alexandria! These ru-
mors need confirmation.

[transcript by the Valley of the Shadow project]

MSS 38-258