Painter, Heber, 1841-1900 to his aunt
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02016.097 Author/Creator: Painter, Heber, 1841-1900 Place Written: Richmond, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 14 January 1866 Pagination: 2 p. ; 20 x 25.5 cm. Order a Copy
Written to his aunt, Mrs. George A. Frick (Rebecca Frick). Reports that he has received orders to be mustered out of service. Plans to meet up with the regiment at City Point but hhas to stay behind temporarily. The other soldiers were sorry he had to remain and some wished to stay with him until he could leave.
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