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Hill, Daniel H., 1821-1889 to Isabella Morrison Hill

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC01080 Author/Creator: Hill, Daniel H., 1821-1889 Place Written: Yorktown, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: July 14, 1861 Pagination: 2 p. : Height: 23.5 cm, Width: 18.5 cm Order a Copy

Hill writes to his wife with general news. He discusses measles in the camp and the reception of his commission as Brigadier General in the Provisional Army. Also comments on two Union deserters who came with news of an advance, and remarks that "it would be the height of madness to come here. Let them come. We are ready and anxious to free our soil from pirates and murderers." He comments on the strength of the Confederate works and compliments the 5th North Carolina Regiment under Colonel McRinney. Notes that a friend brought him a mosquito net that helped him get a good night's sleep. Letter written just before the first battle of Bull Run.

Hill, Daniel H., 1821-1889
Hill, Isabella Morrison, 1825-1904

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