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Fannie A. Beers, Memories: a record of personal exeperience and adventure during four years of war., Part I. (search)
, during which it was hoped I would repent and rescind my determination. On the corner of Clay and Twelfth Streets stood the pleasant and commodious residence of Mr. and Mrs. Booker. My friend Mrs. Gawthmey resided here, and here the greater part of my time was spent when off duty (of which more anon). This model Virginia Mrs. Booker. My friend Mrs. Gawthmey resided here, and here the greater part of my time was spent when off duty (of which more anon). This model Virginia household was so true a type of the homes of Richmond as they were at that time, that its description will present to the reader all, for the same spirit pervaded every one. As in almost every case, the young men of the family were in the Confederate service (the sons of this household were of the Richmond Howitzers). The father,tient was for a moment neglected. I cannot recall the names of all the ladies who attended at the Soldiers' Rest. Those whom I knew best were Mrs. Gawthmey, Mrs. Booker, Mrs. Grant, Miss Catherine Poitreaux, Mrs. Edmond Ruffin, and Miss Susan Watkins. A few steps below, between Ninth and Tenth Streets, was another private ho