Monday, Oct. 27, 1862.
Commenced
raining about 11 o'clock Saturday night — continued all
day yesterday and last night — grains well soaked now. Bright
clear day. We are called upon to thank God.
Yesterday evening a man came to our house to inquire
if we would cook some rations for sick soldiers
arrived from Winchester — he said that 2000 would be in town —
that they were occupying the Lecture rooms of the churches
and the main buildings would probably be filled. We,
of course, agreed to have the provisions prepared, but
the flour was not sent. After supper I
came down to the church to see the state of affairs.
Found the Lecture Room and church occupied — the
carpet in a fair way to be ruined. Went round through
the storm to see if the other churches had been taken also —
only their Lecture Room in use. Thus the building most liable
to be irreparably injured (except the Episcopal
Church) was taken. Called upon all the officers here
this morning. — they talk very fair. Troops still
coming from Richmond, and going down the Valley. Some
movement must be anticipated in that quarter. We find much
entertainment in sister's children. Nettie and Jinny very gentle
— Lelia rough as a young bear, but very pretty and
smart.
[transcript by the Valley of the Shadow project]
MSS 38-258
[transcript by the Valley of the Shadow project]
MSS 38-258
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