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1865/3/24
Walbridge, Charles E., 1842-?
to mother
The quartermaster is buying the arms of Confederates who have deserted. Walbridge advises his mother on financial affairs.
GLC04662.098
1865/10/1
His stock is not selling as fast as he had hoped. He thinks Darlington is the wealthiest district in the state and adds, "The people are very sesech in their proclivities and are as 'ugly as sin', as the children say."
GLC04662.111
21 February 1863
to Louise Walbridge
Talks about family affairs: his sister Sarah's illness and her decision to wean the baby; his wish to attend a party; asks about Louise's birthday.
GLC04663.14
27 August 1864
Describes his new quarters, two tents and an open space over which is a "fly", with a diagram of the tents. Failed rebel attack at Bermuda Hundred, intercepted message from General Beauregard to General Pickett ordering the latter to destroy a...
GLC04663.47
1863/1/30
Smith, David V.M., 1823-1863
to Elizabeth Smith and children
Rain and mud foiled the attack on Fredericksburg. The pontoons and artillery became stuck in the mud. Confederate soldiers taunted the stranded union soldiers by offering to help build the pontoon bridge, if the federals could get the pontoons to...
GLC04189.25
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