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

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“The enemy presses us on every side.”—Diary of a Southern Refugee, Judith White McGuire.

March 27, 2012

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

March 27.—This has been a day of uneasiness to us all. General Jackson has had a fight at Kernstown, near Winchester. No particulars, except that the enemy were repulsed, and our loss heavy. Many that are so dear to us are in that “Stonewall Brigade;” and another day of suspense must pass before we can hear from them. Our Western army under Beauregard are fighting at Island No. 10, with what success we know not. The enemy presses us on every side.

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