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Hutson, Charles J., 1842-1902 to Marion Hutson

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC08165.60 Author/Creator: Hutson, Charles J., 1842-1902 Place Written: Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 26 September 1863 Pagination: 4 p. : Order a Copy

Written to his brother from camp near the Rapidan River in Virginia. Mentions that the Yankee cavalry, supported by infantry and artillery, tried to crop the river but they drove them back. The Yankee cavalry numbers worry the troops. Remarks that they were cheered by news of Braxton Bragg's victory in Tennessee and comments that James Longstreet's troops were probably a great help. Anticipates that Union General Quincy Gilmore will attack Charleston but he thinks Confederate General Pierre G.T. Beauregard can hold. Discusses the killing of seven Confederate army deserters and states proudly that there are few deserters among the South Carolina troops. Points out that Virginia troops undeservedly receive more praise in the newspapers. Describes Colonel D.H. Hamilton's transfer to South Carolina after the troop's petitioned General Lee for it. Says Abner M. Perrin was promoted to Brigadier of McGowan's brigade. Gives love to family and thanks Emily McLeod for the package. Perrin served as brigadier of McGowan's brigade temporarily until McGowan returned from being injured. Bragg's victory in Tennessee was at Chickamauga, 19 September 1863. Charles Hutson was a Corporal, 1st South Carolina Infantry, during the Civil War.

Hutson, Charles J., 1842-1902
Hutson, Marion, 1844-?
Hamilton, Daniel Heyward, 1838-1908
Perrin, Abner Monroe, 1827-1864
McLeod, Emily, 1842-?

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