"At one time, while at Newnan, Georgia, the Federal forces under
General McCook were advancing on the town, and it became necessary
for every available man--post officers, surgeons, convalescents,
and nurses--to leave the town and wards in order to repel the
invading enemy. I was much affected while hurrying from ward to
ward giving general orders about the care of the sick during my
absence in the fight, to see and hear the maimed begging Mrs. Beers
to remain with them, and they could well testify to how well she
acted her part in remaining with them and caring for their many
wants, while the able-bodied men of all grades went to battle for
all they held dear.
"At the same time, all the citizens and officers' wives sought
refuge in some place of safety. After the battle, which resulted in
victory to the Confederates, and the wounded of both armies were
brought to our wards, and the Federal prisoners (about one
thousand) to the town, her attention and kindness was, if possible,
doubly increased, extending help and care as well to the boys in
blue as to those in gray. In her missions of mercy she made no
distinction.
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