Painter, Heber, 1841-1900 to colonel

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Type
Letters
Date
29 October 1864
Author/Creator
Painter, Heber, 1841-1900
Title
to colonel
Place Written
Chaffin's Farm, Virginia
Pagination
4 p. : Height: 25 cm, Width: 20 cm
Primary time period
Civil War and Reconstruction, 1861-1877
Sub-Era
The American Civil War

Updates him on the recent "disastrous battle" fought; the battle of Chaffin's Farm. Writes that he has received the electoral tickets and found that some were not correct. Is wary of fake electoral tickets and will make sure that the soldiers are not deceived. Hopes that Lincoln wins in Pennsylvania. The building of the canal is progressing, though it will take approximately another six weeks to complete. Writes that the rebel line captured at Chaffin's Farm could not be held. Reports that deserters continue to come in.

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