1862 September 26 Lynchburg, Va.

[from the diary of William M. Blackford, bank officer and former diplomat with five sons in the Confederate Army]

Friday 26  A very dull day so far
as rumors were concerned--Not a
telegram--not a sensation report
Did a good deal of work in Bank
I find my labors increase there.
At night went to Deane's to
spend the eveng with Dr. Cunning
ham & his Bro Edward  H. two as
sensible men as ever [?] with
generally--spent an agreeable even
-ing.  I stand much in need of
intercourse with men of cultivated
minds & quick intelligence.


MSS 4763