Wright, Augustus Romaldus, 1813-1891 to Miller A. Wright

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GLC#
GLC02691.11.013-View header record
Type
Letters
Date
3 August 1861
Author/Creator
Wright, Augustus Romaldus, 1813-1891
Title
to Miller A. Wright
Place Written
Richmond, Virginia
Pagination
2 p. : Height: 20 cm, Width: 13.3 cm
Primary time period
Civil War and Reconstruction, 1861-1877
Sub-Era
The American Civil War

Further problems getting troops there, because of the "difficulty between the Pres [Davis] & Genl [Brown]. It is to be hoped however, the country will not be permitted to suffer by a disagreement between these two distinguished gentlemen, both worthy the confidence of their countrymen." Richmond is "a very gay place at present because of the influx of strangers. The equestrian statue of Washington in the public grounds, is perhaps the finest in the world...Troops continue to pour in here. I presume we shall have some more terrific fighting before long. Great preparations are being made here & at Manassas...The wounded - both friends & foes are here in great numbers. The stench from the wounds is terrible in spite of all that can be done- war is a great calamity - To see noble men in perfect health otherwise, suffering & dying from their gun shot-wounds makes the heart sick.... "

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