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Painter, Heber (1841-1900) to his sister

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02016.009 Author/Creator: Painter, Heber (1841-1900) Place Written: Camp Hamilton, Fortress Monroe, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 27 March 1862 Pagination: 3 p. ; 18 x 22.5 cm. Order a Copy

Has just learned of a general order to stop outgoing mail but assures his sister that her mail to him will still be received. Advises her to be alert of any news from Big Bethel, Yorktown, Sewel's Point, Norfolk and Richmond. Reports that General Wool had a grand review of the troops.

Painter, Heber, 1841-1900

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