Diary of Charles Francis Adams, 1864
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1864-08-23
The effect of the American Despatches has been rather to depress me as Mr Seward for the first time intimates the existence of internal dangers which may change the issue of the Election. In that case peace may be obtained at the expense of all the objects of the war. I went out, crossed the river and rambled along the bank nearly all the way to Bettes y Coed. It was a lovely, genial day and the scenery of this valley served as a perpetual enchantment to beguile the way. I have seen nothing in its rural, peaceful character that has charmed me more. It is to be sure all of the sunny side of Wales, that has been turned to us during our whole trip. When I got back to the Eagle Hotel, it was time to move. I seized a leisure moment to drop into the Church, which is curious and ancient. here was the remainder of a stone recumbent warrior, and of two coffins