Painter, Heber, 1841-1900 to sister Kate
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02016.063 Author/Creator: Painter, Heber, 1841-1900 Place Written: Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 14 October 1864 Pagination: 3 p. : Height: 25 cm, Width: 20 cm Order a Copy
Describes the surroundings of Chaffin's Farm and writes that some of the Union men have been trading newspapers with neighboring rebels. Discusses the election of 1864. Wishes the canal would be completed so that they can drive the rebels into Richmond.
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