Painter, Heber, 1841-1900 to sister Kate
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02016.032 Author/Creator: Painter, Heber, 1841-1900 Place Written: New Bern, North Carolina Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 10 May 1863 Pagination: 4 p. : Height: 25 cm, Width: 20 cm Order a Copy
Believes that the rebel forces at Kinston, North Carolina have moved to assist Lee in suppressing the advancement of the Grand Army of the Potomac. He has heard news that the rebels have "held their ground" in two days of fighting and have captured 5,000 prisoners. Writes "we have just begun to see the rough side of war" and relays the stories of two Southern families whose homes were taken over by Union soldiers and were forced out. Reports that there is rumor of General Hooker re-crossing the Rappahannock River with greater loss than General Burnside. Expresses his concern of the effect of this news on the Army. Says that he would not be discouraged if Lee took over Washington. Written at Batchelder's Creek.
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