Painter, Heber (1841-1900) to Rebecca Frick
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02016.060 Author/Creator: Painter, Heber (1841-1900) Place Written: Bermuda Hundred, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 30 September 1864 Pagination: 6 p. ; 25 x 20 cm. Order a Copy
Written to his aunt, Mrs. George A. Frick (Rebecca Frick). Has marched to the north bank of the James River, advanced on Signal Hill and captured Fort Harrison. Reports heavy skirmishing with a large number of casualties. Asks his aunt for a newspaper account of the recent battle.
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