Morey, Charles C., fl. 1830-1865 to mother
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03523.18.49 Author/Creator: Morey, Charles C., fl. 1830-1865 Place Written: Petersburg, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: February 10, 1865 Pagination: 3 p. : Height: 20.2 cm, Width: 25.3 cm Order a Copy
Describes the extension of lines across Hatches run with fortifications. Mentions the suffering of men on line in extreme weather, especially the wounded. Relates a story of an agreement between a "Reb" and a "Yank" to meet between the pickets to cut a tree down for wood. The Reb was not satisfied with his portion so they agreed to settle it by fistfight. Both were good fighters so they divided it equally. Both sides went out to witness the sport.
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