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Pendleton, Alexander S., 1840-1864 to Rose P. Pendleton

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03075.03 Author/Creator: Pendleton, Alexander S., 1840-1864 Place Written: Morton Hall, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 10 November 1863 Pagination: 4 p. : Height: 19.9 cm, Width: 12.2 cm Order a Copy

Discusses recent engagements in northern Virginia between 9 October and 8 November, expresses his anger at recent Confederate loses, for which he feels "disgraced." Of Stonewall Jackson says "Oh, how each day is proving the inestimable value of Gen Jackson to us." Also speaks of plans to meet his sister and fiancee, Kate Corbin, in Gordonsville.

Pendleton, Alexander Swift, 1840-1864
Pendleton, Rose Page, 1839-1910
Corbin, Catherine, 1839-1919

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