March 10th, 1865.—Not one of the cadets was hurt. Not many went, because none were permitted to go without a written permit from their parents and those who went are so proud and those who did not go are so chagrined. It is funny to hear them talk it over.
Charley says, “we stayed right behind General Miller and his staff all the time.”
“Why was that, Charley?” I asked.
“So we could protect him,” was the proud answer.
I did not dare to tell the dear little fellow that the commanding officer was supposed to occupy the safest position.
Susan Bradford is 18 years old when this entry was made.