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Morey, Charles C., fl. 1830-1865 to parents

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03523.18.24 Author/Creator: Morey, Charles C., fl. 1830-1865 Place Written: Baltimore, Maryland Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 25 August 1864 Pagination: 4 p. : Height: 20.2 cm, Width: 25.3 cm Order a Copy

References battle of Charlestown, Virginia. Provides full account of being shot in the leg by "Johnnie Rebs." Describes the circumstances surrounding the shooting and deaths of other members of the Union army. Provides a description of the hospital and hospital rooms in which he was staying.

Morey, Charles Carroll, ?-1865

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