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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03523.18.54 Author/Creator: Morey, Charles C., fl. 1830-1865 Place Written: Patricks Station, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 26 March 1865 Pagination: 4 p. ; 20.2 x 25.3 cm. Order a Copy

Mentions a rebel attack the previous evening in which rebels took control of railroad but were driven back. Describes the capture of 600 soldiers, the capture of Southside railroad, and the arrival of General Philip Henry Sheridan with his cavalry force. Highlights the gallantry by members of the army including the retrieval of wounded soldiers near enemy's line, and setting fire to two story house from where the rebel sharpshooters were perched.

Morey, Charles Carroll, ?-1865
Sheridan, Philip Henry, 1831-1888

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