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

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Tybee Island under attack.—Diary of a Southern Refugee, Judith White McGuire.

November 9, 2011

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

November 9.—Our hearts cheered by news from the fleet. A part of it stranded—one vessel on the coast of North Carolina, from which seventy prisoners have been taken; others on the coast of South Carolina. Unfortunately, a part is safe, and is attacking Tybee Island. The fortifications there are said to be strong and well manned.

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