The strong-minded "Dr." Mary E. Walker now in Castle Thunder, is angry for a horse and anxious for a ride through the streets of Richmond. As horse flesh is growing scarce under the influence of the impressment act, it is not probable she will be accomodated at a very early day. The "Doctor," according to Atlanta authority, rides "with each foot in a stirrup," and it would doubtless be an interesting spectacle should she be fortunate enough to have her wishes granted. All Richmond would turn out to see the rara avis on horseback, and bestow upon her during the performance, possibly, more marked attention than her modesty would like to undergo.

Yorkville Enquirer (11 May 1864) Page 01