Painter, Heber, 1841-1900 to his aunt
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02016.095 Author/Creator: Painter, Heber, 1841-1900 Place Written: Staunton, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 29 November 1865 Pagination: 4 p. : Height: 25 cm, Width: 20 cm Order a Copy
Written to his aunt, Mrs. George A. Frick (Rebecca Frick). Reports that his company was ordered to go to Charlottesville but was then ordered to Louisa Court House to assume command of Louisa and Hanover counties. Writes that he is currently commander of two posts, Provost Marshall for two counties, and Superintendent of Freedmen for both [Louisa and Hanover counties].
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