Painter, Heber, 1841-1900 to sister Kate
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02016.045 Author/Creator: Painter, Heber, 1841-1900 Place Written: New Bern, North Carolina Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 27 December 1863 Pagination: 4 p. ; 25 x 19.5 cm. Order a Copy
Writes that he spent Christmas on a boat in Washington, North Carolina with other soldiers, most of which were drunk. He had Christmas dinner with Phillip Forrester. Has befriended a widower in Washington who is originally from Pennsylvania. Writes that the company has re-enlisted for three years, but is unsure whether he will return. The regiment has taken thirty prisoners with their equipment, arms, and horses.
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