1862 September 16 "Eudora," near Leesburg, Va.

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


(Sept 16th) Sent letter
to Hattie this morning to Leesburg to go by
private hands to Lynchburg.  Finished St. Ronans
Well, & commenced “Aspen Court”.  Have heard
distant firing this morning beyond H. F.  Heard
this evening that the Yankees had been in Leesburg
(hope they did not get my letters).  Have felt rather
better to day.  Miss Lizzie & Mrs Peyton spent this evening
in my room, enjoyed it very much.

[transcript by Mary Roy Dawson Edwards]

MSS 6150