December 19 — This afternoon it was reported that the Yankees are advancing from West Virginia, with the seeming intention of striking the Valley pike at Edenburg, which is about fifteen miles to our rear. On the strength of the report we packed our wagons and they were started around by Front Royal. We drew five days’ rations, and this evening just before sunset we started up the Valley pike on a scout. We marched until two hours after dark. Camped half mile below Woodstock.
Three Years in the Confederate Horse Artillery — George Michael Neese.
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