Statistics for occurrence #1 of “J. McI” in chapter 3, page 166 of Judith White McGuire, Diary of a southern refugee during the war, by a lady of Virginia:
... mules.
It was a charming morning, and we had a delightful ride; took the accommodation cars at twelve and arrived here at two.
We drove to the Exchange, and were delighted to find there our dear J. McI .
and her little Bessie, on her way to W. to spend the winter.
Poor thing, her lot is a sad one!
She was excited by seeing us, and was more cheerful than I expected to see
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