Morey, Charles C., fl. 1830-1865 to parents
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03523.18.13 Author/Creator: Morey, Charles C., fl. 1830-1865 Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 12 June 1864 Pagination: 4 p. ; 20.2 x 25.3 cm. Order a Copy
Reports on conditions at Cold Harbor, and details the regiment's plan to cross the James River. Describes a recent meal: "I have just been to dinner and what do you guess I had? It was this good nice ham, coffee, and hard-tack soacked soft in cold water then fried in the fat it was good…." Informs his mother that prayers keep him alive. Written from camp in the field near Cold Harbor.
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