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“General Lee is ordered to take General Johnston’s place. The fight may be renewed to-morrow.”—Diary of a Southern Refugee, Judith White McGuire.

May 31, 2012

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

31st.—The booming of cannon, at no very distant point, thrills us with apprehension. We know that a battle is going on. God help us! Now let every heart be raised to the God of battles.

Evening.—General Johnston brought in wounded, not mortally, but painfully, in the shoulder. Other wounded are being brought in. The fight progressing; but we are driving them.

Night.—We have possession of the camp—the enemy’s camp. The place is seven miles from Richmond. General Lee is ordered to take General Johnston’s place. The fight may be renewed to-morrow.

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