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Painter, Heber, 1841-1900 to sister Kate

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02016.090 Author/Creator: Painter, Heber, 1841-1900 Place Written: Staunton, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 15 September 1865 Pagination: 3 p. : Height: 25 cm, Width: 20 cm Order a Copy

Writes that there is nothing to report from camp. Is disappointed that his sister Ella couldn't find the time to respond to his letter. Writes that he turned in a man to the Provost Marshall because the man's daughter was singing anti-Yankee songs. Tells her to ask their aunt for fifty dollars so that he can renew his wardrobe. Hopes that there is some chance of getting a leave of absence next month.

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

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