Rodes, Robert Emmett (1829-1864) to Eugene Blackford
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02615 Author/Creator: Rodes, Robert Emmett (1829-1864) Place Written: Hanover Junction, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 9 February 1864 Pagination: 2 p. ; 24.8 x 18.9 cm. Order a Copy
Confederate General Rodes thanks Major Blackford for a note and cake he sent through Captain Halsey. Writes that he arrived in Hanover Junction to protect Richmond, Virginia. Hopes "soon to be in my old place however with the Div: reassembled... I am glad to learn that the operations you have had performed are likely to be so successful..." Hopes Blackford will soon be back with his regiment. Mentions Riley's Company and the Greensboro Company. Mentions a discussion he had with McCall.
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...Capt Halsey who reached here yesterday sent me today your note and a splendid cake for which I desire to thank you - I am slow to get it and will endeavour to save some of it for Mrs Rodes who is still at my quarters on the Plank road near Dr Lemills in Orange -
I came down here with two brigades to protect Richmond … getting here was put in command of all the troops here, and had to remain... after sending one of the brigades [Cullen] Battles to Richmond - I hope soon to be in my old place however with the Div: reassembled - Don't know however - I am glad to learn that the operations you have had performed are likely to be so successful, but I am still opposed to that method of curing the diseased veines … Hope sincerely that soon you will be back with your Regiment. I was extremely gratified at the prompt manner it and the whole brigade acted upon my appeal…
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