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Painter, Heber, 1841-1900 to sister Kate

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02016.089 Author/Creator: Painter, Heber, 1841-1900 Place Written: Staunton, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 3 September 1865 Pagination: 3 p. : Height: 25 cm, Width: 20 cm Order a Copy

Writes that he has not attended church since arriving in Staunton. He has been very busy working on monthly returns. There are still no signs of mustering out or getting leave of absence. Writes that the men indulge too much when they get paid.

Painter, Heber, 1841-1900
Painter, Catherine, fl. 1844-1870

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