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[[start page]] Hark was that a whistle. I was not [[mistaken?]] this time. The distant rumble grew louder a dull red light gleamed through the trees. The Iron Horse stood smoking & panting by the platform & Father was by my side. It was the last train that came out. The City is much less excited than might be expected under the circumstances. Father saw Mrs. Gen. Franklin. She is greatly incensed against Pope who accuses her husband of having disobeyed his orders. No fears were entertained ^at head quarters of a further advance of the enemy at present. Monday Eighth. No mails. We can know nothing certainly of the movement of the Enemy. Some of the farmers are driving their cattle to places of greater safety. We are cut off from all communication with our friends We shall leave as soon as we can procure a conveyance. Tuesday 9th. The Confederate pickets are within four miles of us & spies are said to have been in the village yesterday. A party of Cavalry were entertained at a farm house about two miles from here last night. we are surrounded by secessionists here. Mother is troubled & [[nervous?]] she will be glad to get away. The hills [[be?]] before ^me in their quiet beauty. I am off for a ramble. We are to take tea with the [[end page]] [[start page]] clergyman of the place this evening 12 m. [Just?]] called in to prepare for our departure Father has hired an open wagon to take us to Ellicott's Mills. It will be here in an hour. Thursday 11th. We found our ride to Ellicott's Mills very pleasant the road lies through such a beautiful country We had four miles to go before we reached the turnpike. Just as we left Sykesville we were mot by two rebel scouts who asked us whether we had met any Federal pickets. They were ragged and forlorn in dress. [[vertical text]] [[Eddinglen?]] [[end vertical text]] Our little wagon was well crowded with our trunks & ourselves but bore the load well. We were told we would probably meet the Federal pickets on our way but we saw nothing of them. Spent the night in Baltimore at the _______ Hotel. Saw Gen Wool who came into the parlor with several other Officers. He stood by the centre table for some time reading telegrams. He looks very infirm & his eye is dull & listless there is very little of the fire of a soldier about him. Col. ____ spent part of the evening with us. He said he knew nothing of the movement of the troops at Washington or of Gen. McClellan's intentions. The secessionist in Baltimore as well as the [[unionists?]] [[where/were?]] in great alarm lest Jackson should come upon Baltimore. The city could be very easily shelled from their fortifications [[end page]]
