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Pendleton, Alexander S., 1840-1864 to Mary N. Pendleton

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03075.02 Author/Creator: Pendleton, Alexander S., 1840-1864 Place Written: Hamilton Crossing, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 28 April 1863 Pagination: 4 p. : Height: 19.7 cm, Width: 12.3 cm Order a Copy

To his sister, discussing family and military matters. Says of the fighting "We hardly know what to expect here. They say at Genl. Lee's that Hooker intends to cross, that the small part which landed at Port Royal on Friday was his advance guard, but the rain prevented him. I do wish he would come, as we can surely drub him." Sends her money to buy a new dress with, and discusses other family affairs.

Pendleton, Alexander Swift, 1840-1864
Pendleton, Mary Nelson, 1838-1918

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