. The Muse [1917] . knowI shall be proud to be with her. And Mrs. Jefferson Davis, who has been here all summerwith her four children, is expecting to leave soon. People come from far and near toreceive the warm hospitality which Dr. Smedes so kindly offers. July 20, 1864. Never shall I forget this Sunday. Yesterday we knew that a fierce battle was raging,and lots of the girls had near relatives in the army. Our dear Dr. Smedess son, Edward,was with the forces engaged in battle. This morning, right before the end of service,when Dr. Smedes was pronouncing the benediction, a messenger appeared
. The Muse [1917] . knowI shall be proud to be with her. And Mrs. Jefferson Davis, who has been here all summerwith her four children, is expecting to leave soon. People come from far and near toreceive the warm hospitality which Dr. Smedes so kindly offers. July 20, 1864. Never shall I forget this Sunday. Yesterday we knew that a fierce battle was raging,and lots of the girls had near relatives in the army. Our dear Dr. Smedess son, Edward,was with the forces engaged in battle. This morning, right before the end of service,when Dr. Smedes was pronouncing the benediction, a messenger appeared at the door ofthe Chapel. We all guessed that he had brought bad news as we marched out of theChapel. Madame Gouye went to the messenger and got the telegram from him, sendingit to Dr. Smedes by his little daughter. Soon we learned that the telegram announcedthat Edward Smedes had been killed in the battle. How brave our Rector has beenthrough all his sadness! This is the second of his sons to die for the Cause. 1 ..
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