Box 131

2 sheets ([8] p.) with envelope MCG goes for a long walk one day and comes upon Mrs. Lee's place, a distant relative of General Robert E. Lee, who also lives in Georgetown. During the brief visit, MCG talks with a slave and learns a bit more about their living conditions. The slave also compares the coming war to the War of 1812 with regards to Washington, DC.

1 sheet ([4] p.) MCG sees President Lincoln in disguise as he flees from an assassination attempt. Describes daily living with many soldiers about town and the different precautions they must take to remain safe.

2 sheets ([6] p.)

2 sheets ([6] p.)

2 sheets ([6] p.) Virginia secedes on April 19, 1861 and MCG begins to worry about her safety. Describes the preparations that Washington, DC takes to prepare itself for battle.

1 sheet ([4] p.)

n.l. 1 sheet ([4] p.) incomplete, with a letter by WEG

1 sheet ([2] p.) with letter by WEG [filed under WEG]

1 sheet ([4] p.) with letter by WEG [filed under WEG]

1 sheet ([4] p.) WEG has left for camp. MCG describes how one of her charges, an infant girl, dies from illness in her arms.