April 8, 1865
Armstrong, Halleck, fl. 1865
Autograph letter signed
Title: to: Mary [Armstrong]
One letter addressed to Mary from Hal dated Browder's Crossing, April 8, 1865. Pertains to daily life while stationed in the military. Mentions "long trains of army wagons," which contain prisoners of wars, enslaved people held as contraband. Also notes that he has seen many African Americans travelling to Petersburg seeking emancipation.
GLC06734.038