to his aunt

Painter, Heber, 1841-1900 to his aunt

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Type
Letters
Date
11 October 1865
Author/Creator
Painter, Heber, 1841-1900
Title
to his aunt
Place Written
Staunton, 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

Written to his aunt Mrs. George A. Frick (Rebecca Frick). Reports that he is no longer Acting Adjutant but remains First Lieutenant. Writes that he has been in the service four years (he enlisted October 8th 1861). Currently making arrangements for winter quarters and plans to move into town from camp. Has heard that the regiment will no be mustered out until after January. Is unsure about whether he will go home on leave of absence for the winter or stay and rent a room in town. General Carrol has been given orders to withdraw all troops from the voting poll neighborhoods. Asks for another $100 from his aunt. Reports that Capt. Jackson was admitted into a government lunatic asylum and continues to reside there.

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