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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03523.18.45 Author/Creator: Morey, Charles C., fl. 1830-1865 Place Written: Petersburg, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 27 January 1865 Pagination: 4 p. ; 20.2 x 25.3 cm. Order a Copy

Written from a camp near Petersburg. Recounts events surrounding the adventures of the mail ship "City Point" in rescuing a downed steamer at the mouth of the Potomac. Mentions his longing for peace, and discusses getting gray hair.

Morey, Charles Carroll, ?-1865

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