Morey, Charles C. (ca. 1830-1865) to mother
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03523.18.31 Author/Creator: Morey, Charles C. (ca. 1830-1865) Place Written: Newtown, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 13 November 1864 Pagination: 4 p. ; 20.2 x 25.3 cm. Order a Copy
Writes from camp near Newtown, Virginia. Discusses election results received in camp on the previous Tuesday. Says the 2nd Regiment gave General George McClellan & George H. Pendleton a majority of 32, but the brigade voted for Abraham Lincoln and Andrew Johnson. Mentions skirmishing with the rebels on the previous day, and hopes to get up a good "house." Mentions success of his father's business and hopes for its continued success. Discusses reports of General Jubal Early's 9000 reinforcements and 17 pieces of artillery. Describes General Philip Sheridan as "the only General who I believe who knows no defeat." Relates a story of a prisoner who did not want to fight for the Confederacy anymore. Mentions the St. Albans raid.
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