Following the American Civil War Sesquicentennial with day by day writings of the time, currently 1863.

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“Skirmishing near Yorktown reported; nothing definite.”—Diary of a Southern Refugee, Judith White McGuire.

April 7, 2012

Diary of a Southern Refugee During the War by Judith White McGuire

April 7.—Just returned from a little trip to the country in time to hear the morning news of a splendid victory yesterday, at Shiloh. No particulars received. Skirmishing near Yorktown reported; nothing definite.

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