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[Certificate of David V. M. Smith]
1862/10/4
Moore, W. Henry, fl. 1862
Certifying that David V. M. Smith is a member of Company D, 12th Regiment New Jersey Volunteers and entitled to the state bounty.
GLC04189.06
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
1862/10/5
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
1861-1865
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
1862/10/11
He expects to leave for home in a few days. Page 3 and 4 are addressed to Charles.
GLC04189.10
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