Morey, Charles C., fl. 1830-1865 to mother
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03523.18.43 Author/Creator: Morey, Charles C., fl. 1830-1865 Place Written: Petersburg, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 21 January 1865 Pagination: 2 p. ; 20.2 x 25.3 cm. Order a Copy
Written from Union camp near Petersburg. Describes the most severe storm of the season: "what cannot be cured must be endured so we try and pass off the time the best way we can." Mentions sister Mamie and her progress at singing school. Reports the capture of Fort Fisher, including 2,500 prisoners and 72 pieces of artillery. Also mentions failures of General Benjamin Franklin Butler and Major General Godfrey Weitzel.
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