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J. B. Jones, A Rebel War Clerk's Diary, XXIX. August, 1863 (search)
t is believed that Governor Letcher will, reluctantly, call the Legislature together; but he says the members will exhibit only the bad spirit of the people they represent. What that means, I know not. The Governor elect-commonly called Extra-Billy Smith has resigned his brigadiership. But he is a candidate for a majorgeneralship, until inauguration day, 1st January. He has had an interview with the President, and proposes to take command of the troops defending the city — that Gen. Elzey may take the field. Smith would undoubtedly have a strong motive in defending the capital-but then he knows nothing of military affairs, yet I think he will be appointed. Gen. Wise's batteries crippled and drove off the enemy's monitor and gun-boats day before yesterday. The monitor was towed down the James River in a disabled condition. To-day, for the third time since the war began, I derived some money from our farm. It was another interposition of Providence. Once before, on t