Painter, Heber, 1841-1900 to his aunt
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02016.047 Author/Creator: Painter, Heber, 1841-1900 Place Written: New Bern, North Carolina Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1 February 1864 Pagination: 4 p. ; 25 x 20 cm. Order a Copy
Written to his aunt, Mrs. George A. Frick (Rebecca Frick). He writes that a battle is currently raging in New Bern and the Rebels are at an advantage. The rebels, advancing during the previous night from Kinston, opened fire on the Union soldiers at Batchelder's Creek. Various Union regiments have been driven back by the rebels. The townspeople and negroes are being armed in preparation for battle. He has heard rumor that the enemy force is at 15,000. A lieutenant colonel, officers, and soldiers have been lost. Reports that the river below Washington is blockaded. Continues writing 2 February and reports that the rebels have attacked and destroyed the gunboat "Underwriter." Suspects that the rebels will try to take New Bern but is doubtful that they will succeed. Asks his aunt to not be concerned for him.
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