Painter, Heber (1841-1900) to sister Kate
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02016.015 Author/Creator: Painter, Heber (1841-1900) Place Written: Portsmouth, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 25 May 1862 Pagination: 4 p. ; 20.5 x 25.5 cm. Order a Copy
Writes from camp near Portsmouth, Virginia. Reports that Suffolk, Virginia is not occupied by the troops yet. The Gosport Navy Yard has been destroyed except for some walls that are still standing. States that the women are becoming more accustomed to the sight of "Yankee soldier boys." Writes that the residents of Norfolk are stronger secessionists than those of Portsmouth. Reports of rumors that Richmond has been captured with 20,000 prisoners. Complains of inaccessibility to news mostly due to General Wool's prohibition of newspapers. Includes instructions to destroy the letter.
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