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Judith White McGuire, Diary of a southern refugee during the war, by a lady of Virginia, 1864. (search)
any such move is intended, and I will not be unhappy about it. Sufficient unto the day is the evil thereof. The enemy threatens Richmond, and is coming against it with an immense army. They boast that they can and will have it this summer; but, with the help of God, we hope to drive them back again. Our Government is making every effort to defeat them. I don't think that any one doubts our ability to do it; but the awful loss of life necessary upon the fights is what we dread. April 27, 1864. Another day and night have passed, and nothing of importance has occurred to the country. We are expecting movements in every direction. O God direct our leaders! Our daughter M. is with us, quite sick; her husband has just arrived from North Carolina, where he is attached to General Whiting's command. April 29th, 1864. The country seems to continue quiet, but the campaign on the Rapidan is expected to open every day. Oh, how I dread it! The morning is bright and beautif