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Hutson, Charles J., 1842-1902 to his sister

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC08165.53 Author/Creator: Hutson, Charles J., 1842-1902 Place Written: Fredericksburg, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 23 April 1863 Pagination: 6 p. : Order a Copy

Received her last letter after visiting Charles Colcock. Discusses his visit and mentions Colcock's desire for either a commission or a transfer. Describes the weather and cooking as disagreeable, and comments on rationing. Comments on family news. Believes General Robert E. Lee will attack General Joseph Hooker. Hutson was a Corporal, 1st South Carolina Infantry, during the Civil War. Written at Camp Gregg.

Hutson, Charles J., 1842-1902
Jones, Charles Colcock, Jr., 1831-1893
Hooker, Joseph, 1814-1879
Lee, Robert E., 1807-1870

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