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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03523.18.47 Author/Creator: Morey, Charles C., fl. 1830-1865 Place Written: Petersburg, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: February 7, 1865 Pagination: 2 p. : Height: 20.2 cm, Width: 25.3 cm Order a Copy

Written to his uncle James Brown. Mentions business between his father and uncle. Discusses the fighting of the 5th corps, the prospect of peace, and conditions of settlement.

Morey, Charles Carroll, ?-1865

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