Smith, David V.M., 1823-1863 to Elizabeth Smith
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC04189.48 Author/Creator: Smith, David V.M., 1823-1863 Place Written: Gainesville, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1863/6/22 Pagination: 3 p. : envelope. Order a Copy
A description of the old Bull Run battlefield. He describes trees cut in half and open graves. "We passed over an old Battle Field they say it was one of Bull Run Battles. I saw a number of Graves Some with legs out. Some with arms out & Some Scarcely Covered at all. Boots lay about with feet still in them & Some seen fingers laying on the ground & I seen several sculls & other Bones about the feild [sic] & woods." The regiment belongs to French's division, which is being held in reserve to guard supplies and ammunition.
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