Morey, Charles C., fl. 1830-1865 to parents
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03523.18.12 Author/Creator: Morey, Charles C., fl. 1830-1865 Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 7 June 1864 Pagination: 3 p. : Height: 20.2 cm, Width: 25.3 cm Order a Copy
Discusses the Baltimore convention and nomination of the next president. Requests newspaper announcing winner of nomination. Writes of skirmishes during and after Battle of Cold Harbor. Describes in detail the circumstances surrounding the deaths of those outlined in previous letter. Sends more photographs home (not included).
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