Burras, Eugene (fl. 1864) to George Wortham
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02233.52 Author/Creator: Burras, Eugene (fl. 1864) Place Written: Jamesville, North Carolina Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 21 August 1864 Pagination: 1 p. : envelope ; 20 x 19.5 cm. Order a Copy
The bearer, Mrs. Frances Wynn, refuses to join her deserter husband, who joined the "Yankee fleet," despite his severe threats. She and her child are destitute and "should be cared for for her faithful adherence to our cause." Burras knows her, and asks Wortham to assist her, as well as her child and her sister.
George Wortham was a Confederate officer, who served as a Captain in the Twelfth North Carolina Infantry and later Colonel in the Fiftieth North Carolina Infantry.
Jamesville NC
Aug 21st '64
Col. Geo. Wortham
Dear Sir
The bearer Mrs. Frances Ulynn is the wife of Ed Wynn who deserted the 17 Regt. sometimes ago & joined the Yankee Fleet this woman has a child & has been threated severely by her husband for not joining him which she has refused to do notwithstanding threats & frequent demands of her. She is in destitute circumstances & should be cared for, for her faithful adherence to our cause. Her sister Mrs. John ?larrington is the wife of a nearly blind ? & is the sister to the above mentioned woman & comes to your command for a little assistance. They live near me & I know their case & have frequently assisted them.
Very respectfully
Yr. Obt. Svt.
Eugene Burras
Plymo
NC
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