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Autograph letter signed

to Elizabeth Smith

1862/10

Smith, David V.M., 1823-1863

Describes the capture of a hearse that carried arms for the Confederacy. He found two newspapers lying on the road and mailed them to Anna [his daughter]. He asks Elizabeth to send him a letter detailing all the "impossibilities" she must deal with...

GLC04189.07
Collection Item
Autograph letter signed

to Elizabeth Smith

1862/10/5

Smith, David V.M., 1823-1863

Smith gives his wife instructions for renting out his blacksmith shop. [see also #2, 13] He is dismayed that she rented out part of the house against his wishes. His legs are giving him trouble again. Discusses types of punishments in camp...

GLC04189.08
Collection Item
Letter

to Elizabeth Smith

1861-1865

Smith, David V.M., 1823-1863

He expects to be in the army for quite some time but hopes to come home to visit. He will say no more about the "shop affair" since he can do nothing about it. Undated letter fragment.

GLC04189.09
GLC04189.10
Collection Item
Autograph letter signed

to Elizabeth Smith

1862/10/11

Smith, David V.M., 1823-1863

He expects to leave for home in a few days. Page 3 and 4 are addressed to Charles.

GLC04189.10
Collection Item
Letter

to unknown [fragment]

1862/10/13

Smith, David V.M., 1823-1863

The rebels have torn up the road between camp and Frederick, Maryland and are now within 5 miles of the federal camp.

GLC04189.11

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