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Davison, Nathaniel R., fl. 1861-1863 to Sister and the babies

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03135.07.04 Author/Creator: Davison, Nathaniel R., fl. 1861-1863 Place Written: South Hampton County, VA Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1 April 1863 Pagination: 2 p. : Height: 21 cm, Width: 26 cm Order a Copy

Nathaniel R. Davison writes to his sister and her children from Black Water Bridge, South Hampton County, VA. He says that he has been ordered back to his previous company, though his services probably will not be needed much longer. He is anxious to come home, and is planning on getting married soon. He asks his sister what damage the Union forces have done to Fulton.

Davison, Nathaniel R., fl. 1861-1863
McFaddin (major), fl. 1863

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