Morey, Charles C., fl. 1830-1865 to parents
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03523.18.11 Author/Creator: Morey, Charles C., fl. 1830-1865 Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 29 May 1864 Pagination: 3 p. ; 20.2 x 25.3 cm. Order a Copy
Written from the south side of the Pamunkey River. Declares, "we have taken the Peninsular as the proper approach on Richmond." Indicates his pleasure with General Ulysses S. Grant and Grant's decision to "go precisely on [General George B.] McClellan's plan." Discusses planned march towards Richmond, 18 or 20 miles away.
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