Sperryville, Va.
Lieutenant Gronen who is quartered on a neighboring farm invites me to go riding. I borrow a horse from the quartermaster wagon and so go on my first riding excursion. It is about four miles to get there and then several hours to return. For several days after, I feel very fatigued and weary and aside from that quite sore.
On the farm I found Virginian wealth combined with slave breeding by Mrs. Buckner and her son.
Friendly polite reception.
Very good dinner.
- Gronen free safeguard -
The twenty-seventh regiment receives marching orders.
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My notes, SPS
In the 1860 US Census I found only one Buckner household in Rappahannock Co., VA. (Washington, Rappahannock, VA.)
Mildred Buckner age 62
Lucy C. Buckner age 28
The US Census 1860 Slave Schedule showed she owned 28 slaves.
9 ages 20-65
6 ages 13-16
13 ages 1-9
I have never seen nor heard the term "slave breeding" before. The large proportion of children to adults does raise a question. Three of the 9 adults were 65, well past child-bearing age.
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