Saturday, October 6, 2012

1862 October 7 Lynchburg, Va.



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

Tuesday 7.  There was no news from any
quarter to day.  no telegram of
any kind.  In conversation with

Meem found he thought an increase
of salary was necessary & just and
he said he would bring it before the
Board Saturday--Letter from Dr. Davis
he disapproves of  Willeys going in
the party tomorrow but sends money
nevertheless.  Willey on hearing his
letter read determined not to go

MSS 4763

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