November 19, 1864. Slept in my clothes last night, as I heard that the Yankees went to neighbor Montgomery’s on Thursday night at one o’clock, searched his house, drank his wine, and took his money and valuables. As we were not disturbed, I walked after breakfast, with Sadai, up to Mr. Joe Perry’s, my nearest [...]
Dolly Burge describes the coming of Sherman’s men to her home…”the heavens from every point were lit up with flames from burning buildings…”
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