Slayton, Chester, fl. 1863-1864 to Asa W. Slayton
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03955.04 Author/Creator: Slayton, Chester, fl. 1863-1864 Place Written: Georgia Type: Autograph letter Date: 17 August 1864 Pagination: 4 p. ; 21.1 x 13.6 cm. Order a Copy
Chester comments on his disappointment at not receiving frequent correspondence from home. Claims to have been kept very busy, "Uncle Samyuel, or his Generals, kept us so busy making strategical movements trying to get around the left flank of the Southern Confederacy." He gives detailed description of daily life in the construction and disassembly of camp fortifications. He explains that he would like to disclose more information in terms of their location but afraid that the letter may fall into Confederate hands.
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