Morey, Charles C., fl. 1830-1865 to mother
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03523.18.48 Author/Creator: Morey, Charles C., fl. 1830-1865 Place Written: Petersburg, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 8 February 1865 Pagination: 3 p. ; 20.2 x 25.3 cm. Order a Copy
Describes hard fighting of the 5th corps "on the left." Reports the promotion of "several officers," which means he will not have to fight so often. Enclosures include photographs and a newspaper clipping of a poem entitled "Sheridan's Ride."
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