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Smith, Asa, fl. 1861-1862 to mother

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03696.02 Author/Creator: Smith, Asa, fl. 1861-1862 Place Written: Hampton, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 23 October 1861 Pagination: 4 p. : Height: 20.4 cm, Width: 12.6 cm Order a Copy

to mother [Ann Smith] A "spasm" occurred involving an attack on a Union foraging party, causing orders to be prepared to leave. He describes the arrival of troops, arms, and ships, noting those ships from Massachusetts. He tells of a letter he received from Wallace, and discusses the current military news and a compliment to his regiment. He expresses a wish to go with the Engineers that have received orders to move. Numbered in pencil "19." Written at Camp Hamilton.

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