Painter, Heber, 1841-1900 to Rebecca Frick

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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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