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to his nephew

Poignant content from old southern farmer. Details regarding battle in which family members fought, who was killed and who was captured. Expresses remorse over the bloodshed and misery.

GLC06053.01

to his sister

Offers reflections on his earlier prediction for the Confederacy. Writes in part: "my doctrine before the commencement of it [i.e., the war] was that secession would be followed by the bloodiest strife recorded in the page of modern history and lay...

GLC06053.02