to Major Charles Wetmore Broadfoot

Holmes, T.H., 1804-1880 to Major Charles Wetmore Broadfoot

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GLC#
GLC02459.14-View header record
Type
Letters
Date
21 June 1864
Author/Creator
Holmes, T.H., 1804-1880
Title
to Major Charles Wetmore Broadfoot
Place Written
Raleigh, North Carolina
Pagination
1 p. : Height: 25.1 cm, Width: 20 cm
Primary time period
Civil War and Reconstruction, 1861-1877
Sub-Era
The American Civil War

General Holmes writes to his nephew. Requests information regarding Broadfoot's situation, the condition of his troops, and the enemy in his vicinity. Remarks that Corporal Hinsdale is going to meet Holmes' wife, "and the girls will not be back before thursday I am particularly anxious to hear if you have any reason to expect a raid..." Offers to send Armistead (Colonel Franck S. Armistead), if Broadfoot needs reinforcement. Has been anxious about Broadfoot's health. Written on Headquarters Reserve, North Carolina stationery.

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