Thursday June 13, 1861

The report of Col. Dumont to Genl M'Clellan states that a part of 14" O.V.M. and that Indiana Sixth which passed here, were engaged in the Phillipi affair.  The artillery were commanded by Lieut. Col. Sturgis who dined here a few weeks ago.  The rebels under Genl. Porterfield fled in the greatest haste leaving behind them their baggage, etc.  They are said to have been 2,000 strong.  They retreated to Beverly among the mountains.  Lizzie and the children spent the day at Mrs. Burgess'.

Phillipi

Western Virginia, 1861