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Painter, Heber (1841-1900) to his aunt

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02016.054 Author/Creator: Painter, Heber (1841-1900) Place Written: Bermuda Hundred, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 29 May 1864 Pagination: 2 p. ; 18 x 14 cm. Order a Copy

Written to his aunt, Mrs. George A. Frick (Rebecca Frick). Reports that the forces are withdrawing from the south bank of the James River and believes they will be returning to Whitehouse on the York River or possibly New Bern. States that he and the company are healthy.

Painter, Heber, 1841-1900
Frick, Rebecca, fl. 1803-1862

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