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August 1862
for the property taken, with its estimated value, And at the
End of the War, All Loyall Citizens would be paid for
the property thus taken. When told that no one here (with
property) would come under his designation of "Loyal Citizens”
He said “Well, they must take their chances for that”,”They
depend upon Themselves” “They will have to decide for Themselves”
Saturday 30
Wind S Clear Hauling out & scattering Manure. Cleaning
out ditches. I went to the Ct house, Genl Stewart with his
Cavalry captured Catletts depot on the Orange & Alexa RlRoad
& took large quantities of stores &c. Genl Popes Uniform Coat
his Horses & Servant. Tis said Pops Army is retreating s fast
as it can towards Washington, hotly persuid by Jackson.
Sunday 31
Wind SW Cloudy & rained all the Morning. Clear in Ev.g
We staid at home.
