Knox, Andrew, 1835-? to Sarah Knox
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03523.20.02 Author/Creator: Knox, Andrew, 1835-? Place Written: McDowell, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 14 July 1861 Pagination: 4 p. ; 20 x 24.4 cm. Order a Copy
Knox writes to his wife from Camp McDowell. Reports he's had a terrible tooth-ache and has not been able to sleep for four days. Complains of constant rain. Mentions rumors they are heading to Fairfax. States they have orders for a long march and can carry only their blankets and three days provisions. Comments there are 70,000 union troops along the York river.
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