Much apprehension about the Rebels returning as they have camped along the Potomac. We can hear cannoning from the vicinity of Hancock, perhaps some skirmishes. The Rebels had found little at our bank of value, but did not complain. They were looking mainly for horses. I had previously sent mine with my man Proctor to Waynesboro, some 16 miles distance, for safekeeping. Many others not as fortunate as they delayed. They did take eight young colored men and boys along with them, in spite of their parents pleading. I fear we will never see them again, unless they can escape.