1862 September 18 "Eudora," near Leesburg, Va.

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


(Sept 18th)  Do not feel very well this morn-

-ing.  Hear they have had a terrible battle near
Sharpsburg, no definite particulars.  Hear to
day that the Yankees were in Leesburg day before
yesterday, threw several shell into the town but
were repulsed by a few troops we had there,
principally sick men & a Co. of cavalry.  The  
ladies in town were very much frightened
at this dastardly act.  Finished Aspen Court
& commenced, “ Home Scenes”.  Passed very pleas-
-ant morning chatting with the ladies.  Miss
Lizzie rode over this evening to Mr Millers to
stay all night.  Mr Gregg came up to see me this
evening; also Tom Miller & young Braden.  Feel ra-
-ther better this evening.

[transcript by Mary Roy Dawson Edwards]

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