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Painter, Heber, 1841-1900 [to his sister]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02016.029 Author/Creator: Painter, Heber, 1841-1900 Place Written: New Bern, North Carolina Type: Autograph letter signed Date: February 5, 1863 Pagination: 4 p. : Height: 25 cm, Width: 20 cm Order a Copy

Reports that three horses, ten Confederate soldiers, and their arms were captured by his company. Expects to spend the winter in North Carolina. Has not heard from Foster's expedition, but expects to soon. Reports that he is now in Colonel Howell's Brigade. Has withdrawn from his duty as regimental dispatcher to take up a post as the Quartermaster's clerk under Lieutenant Jackson. Recipient inferred from content. Written at Batchelder's Creek.

Painter, Heber, 1841-1900

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