Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1856-10-11
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THE DIARY OF A YOUNG LADY
OR. REVOLUTIONARY "REMINISCENCES.

We copy from WatSon's "Annals" the
snhjoned interesting incidents OF the War
Of Independence, as observed and archly and
pleasantly journa!ised by young maiden Of
Philadelphia, Is. W. who was. at the time,
m Involuntary resident at Whitemursh, near
tho American camp. This young lady
though evidently Quakercss, appears to
have been fully imbued with the spirt OF
patriotism. and she was also. in spite OF her
Mees, an enthusiastic admirer of the gallant
chvarous and handsome young officers who
fought for their country and llberty.-liis-
torians trace the movements 0. armies aud
the evolutions of battles but it is only from
such unpretending iottiugs as these that We
may learn how the casualties and excitements
OF war affect individuals aud families
NORTH WALES, Sept. %, lI11. AS have
no means to send letters from this our retreat
to my Young friend ID. n. ] shall endeavor
to j0rndiiSe, for her future inspection, some
Of tho doings, thoughts and observations,
which possess the mind Of her young friend,
the writer.
Yesterday, which was the oath of Sep
tember, two Virginia officers called at our
house and informed US that the British army
had crossed the Schuylki!l. Presently an
other person stopped and confirmed what
they had said, and besides told us that Gen.
Washington and his army were near Penns-
grove. Well, thee may be assured we were
sadly sacred. However, the road was very
still until evening, when we heard great
noise at the door. All of US went out TO
see. 1t was q large number Of wagons, with
| about 300 men of the Philadelphia militia.
! They begged for drink, and several pushed
into the house where some Of them We1e Sducy
enough, which caused some of us women soon
to make our escape in much alarm. But,
after while, perceiving that the officers were
/ gentlemanly aud the soldiers civil, We re-
turned and when they left, we gave them our
good wishes.
SEPT. 25. II. Jones came riding along and
said the British and IIessians were at Skip.
| pack road, and that we should see some OF
! them. Our parents discredited 1t, but we
| fearful! girls allowed ourselves to be much
| disturbed. In the evening, o. Foulke caUlo
and told US that Gen. " aSAington had come
down as far as the rrappee, and that Gen
| M'uoueall's brigade was stationed at Mont
| romery. This he had from DR.. Edwards, aid
to Lord Stirling.
SEPT 25. Cousin Jesse has heard that
| Gen. Howc's army had moved towards Phil.
adelphia. This excited our fears for you.
| After while somebody came screaming
Sally. Sullyw l ran in moment, and
behold 1t was the light horse come, indeed
They rode up to the house, and inquired il
We had horses to sell. The officers took two
glasses of wine, and then rode of. They
| belonged to Lees troop. In the evening we
heard very heavy firing, and We hear that the
American army will be within five miles ol
us tonight. Our minds are all engrossed
with these things; we think and talk OF
nothing else SO much for our retreating
from the city to avoid the alarms of war.
Here passes an interval OF several weeks
with nothing particular to chronicle.
Der. 10. Now for news and uncommon
scenes. Resting in bed this morning ant
ruminatiug, | was aroused by Liddy ant
called to hear great commotlon OF drums
and rattling of wagons.-We dressed and goi
down stairs speedily. The news was that
the British had left Philadelphia and thai
our army was marching after TO take pos
session. We went out to see the army pass
/ thought il strange to feel so little Jedr Soo'
after Severa, officers called TO get some re
freshments, but none Of consequence, unit
the afternoon, when two genteel men oil th'
army rode up and made their salutatons, an,
asked if they could have quarters for Gen
SnIallwood. Aunt thought she could accom-
modate them. Then one of the officers dis
mounted aud wrote "SmallwoodS Quarters,
over the door, which saved US from struggling
soldiers. When left alone, ue dressed .fo
effect and adventure. Soon we had DR.. Gould
iIom Carolina While he was yet present
the General arrived, with his six attendants
and having also . large guard OF soldiers
with horses aud baggage-wagons-qulte
family Soon there was much running up an
down stairs. Presently We were Introduces
to General Smallwood, Capt. furnlyal, Ma
Stoddard, Captain Fin!ay, MIR. Prig, Nj
Clagen, Col. Wood, and Col. Line. The tw
latter are Virgirians, and indsposed, TIL
Geueral and Suite are Marylanders. Som
of them supped with u.s. the others wit
Jesse What new situation for US! I dom
however, feel AFRAID, although among so man
officers. and the yard full OF soldiers. The
eat and drink Ike other folks, and depor
themselves with elegance.
Der. 20. | dare say that hee IS tmpdhen
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