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- GLC#
- GLC02016.034-View header record
- Type
- Letters
- Date
- 1 August 1863
- Author/Creator
- Painter, Heber, 1841-1900
- Title
- to Rebecca Frick
- Place Written
- Washington, North Carolina
- Pagination
- 4 p. : Height: 25 cm, Width: 20 cm
- Primary time period
- Civil War and Reconstruction, 1861-1877
- Sub-Era
- The American Civil War
Written to his aunt, Mrs. George A. Frick (Rebecca Frick). Writes that he is still in Washington and has not done much fighting recently. Discusses a position for which he applied, stating that he won't be disappointed if he doesn't get it but could use the increase in pay. Reports that General Foster has raided North Carolina and brought in a number of prisoners and horses. States that many Union men in North Carolina are trying to bring the state back to its old allegiance. Feels that if all the rebels are driven out of Virginia, North Carolina will return to the Union. Reports that their "darky brigade" left New Bern in great haste, probably for Charleston. Comments that the colored troops were not supplied with a "due proportion of other branches." Hopes that General Meade does away with the army of Virginia. Reports that General Foster has returned to Fort Monroe. Also reports that the company is fine but the morale is low since the Captain left. He hopes that once Lieutenant Jackson receives his commission as captain, he will be able to improve morale.
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