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

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Rumours.—Fort Henry.—Roanoke Island.—Diary of a Southern Refugee, Judith White McGuire.

February 9, 2012

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

Sunday Night.—Painful rumours have been afloat all day. Fort Henry, on Tennessee River, has been attacked.

We went to St. James’s this morning, and St. Paul’s tonight. When we returned we found Mr. N. and Brother J. awaiting us. They are very anxious and apprehensive about Roanoke Island.

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