1862 February 26 [Staunton, Va.]

[From the diary of Joseph Addison Waddell, civilian of Staunton, Va.]

Wednesday night, Feb. 26, 1862.



Another heavy day. General feeling of depression,
as to the war, but no idea of our final subjugation
by the enemy. Lyt (who is no longer a clerk) and Legh
come into our office every day — both gloomy to- day.
Rumors from Winchester, but no reliable, intel
ligence of any importance from any quarter.

[transcription by the Valley of the Shadow project]

MSS 38-258