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Clarke (Virginia, United States) (search for this): chapter 3.25
Letter from a Virginia lady to the Federal commander at Winchester. By Mrs. Dr. R. C. Randolph. [The following letter, written in the winter of 1863-4, by a lady residing in Clarke county, explains itself and gives a vivid picture of life in that region during the period of which it speaks. If it had been written some months later when Sheridan was carrying out his wicked threat to make the Shenandoah Valley such a waste that a crow flying over would be compelled to carry his own rations, there would have been a still more vivid story of outrage and oppression; but that chapter will yet be written.] The officer in command the 26th of October may remember the capture of young Thomas Randolph at his father's house. On the Wednesday following, a part of the same command returned by this route, parties from which were visiting the yard and house for some time after the head of the column had gone by. At first their wants were supplied, so far as our present restrictions en
Lynchburg (Virginia, United States) (search for this): chapter 3.25
locked, but several succeeded him in inquiring for milk and keys, with which they were furnished; notwithstanding they broke every lock to which they had access; fed their horses, and took meat from the very small quantity we now have left for our family and those who depend upon us for their supplies; broke the glasses from the carriage windows; took every instrument the Doctor had — both for teeth and amputation; went into the house of our dining-room servant, whose wife, having moved to Lynchburg, he had followed — though, not knowing when he might return, everything remained as he left it; both Dr. Randolph and myself would have felt ourselves lowered and degraded by looking into or interfering with his little possessions--not so these philanthropists. They broke into his presses and wardrobe, and what they could not carry off was destroyed. It was completely desolated when (just as the day was dawning) we went round to see the work of destruction. You may judge how we (two ladi
Pennsylvania (Pennsylvania, United States) (search for this): chapter 3.25
fortnight no Rebel would seek rest or protection here, where it failed in being a sanctuary for our own sons, who have only once before visited home and loved ones, while the country was occupied by Federal troops. Nevertheless the search was made, and you know not how contemptible it appears to see men in the garb of soldiers searching chambers, closets, garrets and cellars for those trophies which brave men find elsewhere. As an excuse we are taunted with what the Southern army did in Pennsylvania, when for two years Virginia, in all her frontier, has been invaded and desolated. May I tell occurrences upon this place before Lee's army had ever left Virginia soil? I will take it for granted that you are courteous and generous, and will therefore reply as though I had received permission. I will not go back to the horrors of Blenker's passage through this neighborhood, but will confine myself to the last spring and previous winter, and will merely touch upon such things as the s
Europe (search for this): chapter 3.25
I listened to it in my childhood as to a legend of romance not dreaming amid the security of that far-off time that such days would ever return again. But numberless are the incidents of this present time laid up in faithful memories — as numberless are the pens ready to record them! And for the sake of reputation, had I no higher motive, were I an officer, either Confederate or Federal, I would sanction no such expeditions. The desolations at Brandon are doubtless now presented in every European paper. How many of humbler name, more limited improvements and narrower boundary, are now deserted from the same cause by their homeless and impoverished owners, and as I told one of the soldiers on Tuesday, I believed that those homes in the North, now so secure and unsympathizing, will meet with similar visitations. I cannot say how, when or by whom. Retributive justice is in other hands. It is said special care is taken to select the property of gentlemen, with the view of lowering
Winchester, Va. (Virginia, United States) (search for this): chapter 3.25
Letter from a Virginia lady to the Federal commander at Winchester. By Mrs. Dr. R. C. Randolph. [The following letter, written in the winter of 1863-4, by a lady residing in Clarke county, explains itself and gives a vivid picture of life in that region during the period of which it speaks. If it had been written some months later when Sheridan was carrying out his wicked threat to make the Shenandoah Valley such a waste that a crow flying over would be compelled to carry his own rationsn of this was given to Colonel McReynolds, and to his honor be it spoken that though this occurred early in the spring, and they remained until June, there was no repetition of the offence. I wish I could speak as honorably of our viceroy in Winchester. Three weeks previous to his departure, on Monday, just as the duties and peaceful avocations of the week were about to commence, a large party of cavalry and infantry arrived with a train of wagons the keys of our barn were demanded and we ha
Sheridan (search for this): chapter 3.25
Letter from a Virginia lady to the Federal commander at Winchester. By Mrs. Dr. R. C. Randolph. [The following letter, written in the winter of 1863-4, by a lady residing in Clarke county, explains itself and gives a vivid picture of life in that region during the period of which it speaks. If it had been written some months later when Sheridan was carrying out his wicked threat to make the Shenandoah Valley such a waste that a crow flying over would be compelled to carry his own rations, there would have been a still more vivid story of outrage and oppression; but that chapter will yet be written.] The officer in command the 26th of October may remember the capture of young Thomas Randolph at his father's house. On the Wednesday following, a part of the same command returned by this route, parties from which were visiting the yard and house for some time after the head of the column had gone by. At first their wants were supplied, so far as our present restrictions ena
Blenker (search for this): chapter 3.25
, closets, garrets and cellars for those trophies which brave men find elsewhere. As an excuse we are taunted with what the Southern army did in Pennsylvania, when for two years Virginia, in all her frontier, has been invaded and desolated. May I tell occurrences upon this place before Lee's army had ever left Virginia soil? I will take it for granted that you are courteous and generous, and will therefore reply as though I had received permission. I will not go back to the horrors of Blenker's passage through this neighborhood, but will confine myself to the last spring and previous winter, and will merely touch upon such things as the searching of Dr. Randolph's person and vehicle; his being met, when performing the duties of his profession, ordered to dismount and give up his horse, and his refusal being met by curses and threats to shoot or cut off his head (both pistol and sabre were ready for the execution of these threats); of a Sabbath's visit of the drunken soldiery to
Geary (search for this): chapter 3.25
to the right and more determined to do the wrong, I asked his comrades, Do you know whether this man ever had a mother or sisters, or have any of you ever had them? The allusion to these holy relations caused him to leave very abruptly, and the others followed, after making such appropriations as pleased each one. I had determined not to mention these most unpleasant circumstances, but on the return of the expedition on Monday evening following, Coles' men (now almost as distinguished as Geary's or Pope's, &c.) called and were again suppllied with food; but they insisted on searching the house--we had Government property. A mind of the most ordinary perception might believe that the Confederate Government would not make this insecure place a depot either for clothing or arms, and after the experience of the last fortnight no Rebel would seek rest or protection here, where it failed in being a sanctuary for our own sons, who have only once before visited home and loved ones, while
R. C. Randolph (search for this): chapter 3.25
Letter from a Virginia lady to the Federal commander at Winchester. By Mrs. Dr. R. C. Randolph. [The following letter, written in the winter of 1863-4, by a lady residing in Clarke county, explains itself and gives a vivid picture of life in that region during the period of which it speaks. If it had been written some months later when Sheridan was carrying out his wicked threat to make the Shenandoah Valley such a waste that a crow flying over would be compelled to carry his own rationsfluence to value themselves upon anything which passes away with the present life, but to form a yet higher standard--one which the pages of God's Holy Word presents for our example; still, when it has become praise-worthy to decry that which certainly has its value, and all would have if they could, I cannot remain entirely silent. Hoping I may have no cause for adding another page to this already very long letter, I will now subscribe myself, Very respectfully, Mrs. Dr. R. C. Randolph.
John Pope (search for this): chapter 3.25
ht and more determined to do the wrong, I asked his comrades, Do you know whether this man ever had a mother or sisters, or have any of you ever had them? The allusion to these holy relations caused him to leave very abruptly, and the others followed, after making such appropriations as pleased each one. I had determined not to mention these most unpleasant circumstances, but on the return of the expedition on Monday evening following, Coles' men (now almost as distinguished as Geary's or Pope's, &c.) called and were again suppllied with food; but they insisted on searching the house--we had Government property. A mind of the most ordinary perception might believe that the Confederate Government would not make this insecure place a depot either for clothing or arms, and after the experience of the last fortnight no Rebel would seek rest or protection here, where it failed in being a sanctuary for our own sons, who have only once before visited home and loved ones, while the countr
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