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circa 1864
Escape of 'contrabands' from Col. Avery's estate near Petersburg Virginia
Pencil sketch signed "S.H.S." The siege of Petersburg lasted from 15 June 1864 to 25 March 1865.
GLC09153
24 May 1863
Hill, Ambrose P., 1825-1865
to Robert E. Lee
"If a judicious appointment of Major General is not made, I fear that all this will be lost... Gen. Pender has fought with the Divisions in every battle, he has been four times wounded and never left the field, he has risen by death and wounds from...
GLC09154
4 July 1864
Pickett, George Edward, 1825-1875
to LaSalle Corbett Pickett
To "Sallie." "Does not your husband wish, pray and sigh to be with his Sallie, his only only love...You know...how much I detest outward show, and manifestations of religion...but to offer up you silent prayer with a truthful heart, and an entrusting...
GLC09155
11 April 1865
Pickett, Charles F., fl. 1865
to George Pickett
"Last Return of Pickett's Division as surrendered on April 9, 1865." Grid shows troops, listed by brigade, with officers and enlisted men counted separately. Just 987 men appear on the return. Also signed secretarially for his brother General George...
GLC09156
29 May 1864
Johnson, Edward, fl. 1864
to Emily S.B. Brune
"I thank you for the box you and my other friends must not send me any more clothing...as I am taxing your genorosity too much. I am now well supplied with almost everything..." Emily S. B. Brune, "the Angel of Fort Delaware."
GLC09157
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