1862 December 21 Staunton, Va.

[from the diary of Joseph Addison Waddell, civilian employee of the Quartermaster Dept.]

Sunday night, December 21, 1862

Va went to Legh's this afternoon, and I am alone. — Legh came in to church this morning, and seemed to be in great trouble — Bell was sick and very much depressed, Lucy sick, Mrs. Hill broken down +c +c. Mr. Baker preached a thanksgiving sermon to-night on the battle of Fredericksburg. Very cold again yesterday and to-day — milder to-night.

[transcript by the Valley of the Shadow project]

MSS 38-258