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October 1861
Thursday 24
Wind NW Clear. Began to sow Wheat
I went to Gloster Point & Warner with me.
He went over to York. I returned home in Ev.g.
Great activity & confusion[underscored] too at the Point. They
seem to expect an attack. The Militia assembling from
Gloster & Mathews without arms for the most part.
The took away the guard stationed at this place yesterday and
last night Eight Negroes went off. One of Capt Glass’s
three of Ed Thrustons, Two of Monroe Nicolsons & Two
of Mr Bryan’s. So they go, doing every thing wrong.
Friday 25
Wind SE Clear. Sowing Wheat, Shucking and
putting away Corn. Mr Hogg my overseer was order to the
other side of Severn River to guard Boats. He sows my
wheat and I have no one upon who I can depend to
sow it - properly and making Younger try. he is rather awkward
Warner returned in Ev.g. Nick came from Gloster Point
where I sent he & Joshua yesterday. His foot is sore.
Saturday 26
Wind E Clear. Sowing Wheat. Warner went
to the Ct house and returned in Ev.g A battle was fought
on the 21st Inst at Leesburg. We were victorious against
great [odds?] Their loss in killed sounded & prisoners One Thousand
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