Morey, Charles C., fl. 1830-1865 to mother
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03523.18.28 Author/Creator: Morey, Charles C., fl. 1830-1865 Place Written: Middleton, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 17 October 1864-20 October 1864 Pagination: 4 p. ; 20.2 x 25.3 cm. Order a Copy
Mentions recent victories and discusses General James Longstreet's command of the enemy at Fisher's Hill. Talks of a trip to rejoin his regiment after injury. Also includes reference to the fight at Middletown, and General Philip H. Sheridan's victory, with 5,000 prisoners captured. Written from camp near Middleton, Virginia.
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