Evening star., 1941-11-19

ing the Creeks end Seminoles.
She spent the years just prior to
the CiDil War in Washington and
the diary 1Dus Written at that
time.
CHAPTER XVIII.
Tuesday, June IL, 1861.
Still warm.
Judge Robertson went to Manassas
today and probably to Harpers
Ferry-was very silent about his
movements.
Wednesday, June IL, 1861.
Bright day but dark within my
heart-I am sometimes so over
whelmed with sorrow that I cannot
conquer my feelings.
The papers of today say there was
heavy firing heard in the direction
of Newport News
More troops passed today.
Thursday, June 13, 1861.
President Davis has appointed
this as day of fasting and prayer.
1t will be observed by one and all
in the South.
The battle at Newport News was
between Magruder and Gen. But
ler-the latter was repulsed with
heavy losses.
Sunday, June 16, 1861.
A fine breeze today but warm In
the sun.
I pray that this beautiful Sabbath
will not be profaned by another
hideous battle
A letter from my dear son. who
seems in good spirits but is heartily
tired of the drilling at Ashland: is
eager to get into the fight-I fear
his wishes will soon be realized.
Troops still passing to Manassas.
Tuesday, June Is, 1861.
Very warm day.
Great cheering at the depot early
this morning. suppose more troops
on their way to ManaSSa
Hannah prepared for officers and
prlvates to have supper here this
evening, but they had orders to
hurry on and did not stop even for
a bite.
The Daingerfelds are here: they
are refugees from Alexandria.
We would like to pay board as
| our stay seems to be indefinite. but
these kind people will not hear of it
Thursday. June 20, 1861.
Piping-hot here today.
A large body of cavalry came In
town today looking weary and dusty
They halted in a grove Of trees
near here.
Hannah sent them two barrels of
Ice and an invitation for Is to come
to supper, When they appeared for
supper who should be with them but
Bob Crawford-a private looking
very rowdy but in the highest OF
spirits.
After supper Vic played on the
piano. They sang The Bonnie Blue
Flag "Lorena" and other wal
songs-Were so light hearted and gay
that it brought tears to my eyes.
Saturday, June %, 1861.
A tremendous storm last night
which cooled the atmosphere.
( The cavalry left before dawn this
morning. We did not see Bob again
The last thing I heard was his gay
young voice singing a war ditty as
| he and his soldier companions rode
down the road on their way to
Manassas.
Later this afternoon card was
brought to me from young Tom
Emory. He is the second son ot
Col. Emory. Lindsay's former COM
manding officer, and is a charming
boy, blond and good-looking with q
composed, wellbred manner.
He is now student at the Uni
versity Of Virginia, but the poor boy
is without funds, not having beer
able to hear from his family fol
over two months. I lent him $40
which was all could spare at the
/ present, but at least he must fee
that he has found a friend.
Sunday, June 25, 1861.
A delightful breeze today-muct
cooler.
I long to go home.
The obligations we are incurrine
here are rendered in the most gra.
clous and generous spirit, but they
weigh upon my mind-then, too.
am so far from my other children
who are still in Norfolk.
Churchill Gordon told me this
afternoon that Tom Emory left fol-
Richmond just as soon as he hearc
that his father had joined the Army
Tom is entirely Southern in hi,
sympathies and fully intended tt
join the Southern Army.
Saturday, June 20, 1861.
Very warm.
A great many troops passing tc
Western Virginia.
Capt. and Mrs. Hayward are stav.
ing here. He is Gen. Beauregard' s
aide and goes to Manassas tomorrow
There is every evidence that 8
great battle is to be fought in the
near future; the people here whc
were so sanguine are beginning tc
look apprehensive.