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Painter, Heber (1841-1900) [to his aunt]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02016.077 Author/Creator: Painter, Heber (1841-1900) Place Written: Signal Hill, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 29 March 1865 Pagination: 2 p. ; 24.5 x 19.5 cm. Order a Copy

Written to his aunt, Mrs. George A. Frick (Rebecca Frick). Reports that the troops have moved from the south bank of the Pamunkey River to the north bank of the James River. Complains of a grueling three-day march accompanied by Sheridan's cavalry. Thinks that the Army is moving towards Petersburg. Thanks his aunt for his new outfit, which he just received.

Painter, Heber, 1841-1900
Frick, Rebecca, fl. 1803-1862

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