Wortham, George, fl. 1823-1883 to James S. Wortham
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03064 Author/Creator: Wortham, George, fl. 1823-1883 Place Written: North Carolina Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 13 May 1863 Pagination: 4 p. : envelope ; 22 x 14.5 cm. Order a Copy
Writes to his father regarding activities of his regiment, his request for a furlough, and possible promotion. Says his regiment recently destroyed a railroad bridge. Their current encampment is "indeed a picture of desolation"; he hopes they will be leaving for Virginia soon. There is an upcoming election for a new Colonel, which he doubts he will win, but does not consider it impossible. Written at "Moseley Creek," eighteen miles south of Kinston, North Carolina.
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