Painter, Heber, 1841-1900 to sister Anna
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02016.036 Author/Creator: Painter, Heber, 1841-1900 Place Written: New Bern, North Carolina Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 19 August 1863 Pagination: 4 p. : Height: 25 cm, Width: 20 cm Order a Copy
Writes that there will be no mail going north for the next week, so he is taking the opportunity to write before the last ship leaves so as to relieve his family of any worries regarding his welfare. Reports that many of the men in the company are sick with malaria, including Lieutenant Birmingham and Captain Jackson. Also reports that Major General Peck is now in command of the department. Discusses the change in weather. The department has been relatively quiet except for the capture of five cavalrymen across the river from camp. There was another attempt to capture some soldiers in the front lines, but the rebels were successfully fought off. Also reports that some soldiers were arrested for smuggling goods to rebels. Mentions rumors that General Meade has resigned, but hopes the rumor isn't true. Expresses his wish that the Union has captured Charleston or Fort Sumter by the time Anna receives his letter. Writes that black regiments have been sent to General Gilmore. Suspects that General Foster is not in favor of black soldiers.
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