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Judith White McGuire, Diary of a southern refugee during the war, by a lady of Virginia, 1862. (search)
trusting every thing to his house-servant, including his wine and ardent spiritsand it was all kept sacredly — the master knew not where; but on each departure of the enemy every thing would be returned to its accustomed place, in good order. November November 23, 1862. Poor Fredericksburg! The enemy on the Stafford side of the river in force ; their cannon planted on the hills. Day before yesterday they demanded the surrender of the town, which was declined by General Lee. They then ts threw a shell at a train of cars filled with women and children. It burst very near them, but they were providentially protected. A battle is daily expected. In the mean time the sufferings of wandering women and children are very great. November November 25, 1862. Just from the depot. The cars have gone to Richmond, filled with non-combatants from Fredericksburg-ladies, with their children, many of whom know not where to go. They will get to Richmond after dark, and many propose sta