[from the diary of Matthlla Page Harrison as transcribed at a later date]
Monday September 15
Today ten thousand Yankees surrendered to Jackson at Harper's Ferry. Gen. Miles was shot and it is thought would die of his wounds. He was shot after the white flag was raised. Our forces on the heights did not see it owning to the battle cloud which hung over the town. They were permitted to retain their side arms and personal effects and took advantage of the permission to break into their government stores and carry off a great deal of clothing. Jackson paroled them all, merely asking Gen. White for a list of the prisoners. We were obliged to dispatch them quickly for McClellan was pushing through the Maryland Heights to their aid with a large force. We captured four hundred pieces of artillery and many fine horses.
MSS 9759
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