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

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Shiloh.—Diary of a Southern Refugee, Judith White McGuire.

April 9, 2012

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

9th.—Our victory at Shiloh complete, but General Albert Sydney Johnston was killed. The nation mourns him as one of our most accomplished officers. He fell while commanding in the thickest of the fight. It is an overwhelming loss to the Western army, and to the whole country. Beauregard pursued the enemy, but their General (Grant) having been reinforced very largely, our army had to retreat to Corinth, which they did in good order. This was done by order of General Johnston, should Buell reinforce Grant. They are now at Corinth, awaiting an attack from the combined forces. Van Dorn reinforced Beauregard. We are anxiously awaiting the result.

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