Fairchild, Lewis D., 1829-? to Sephronia Fairchild

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GLC#
GLC03523.06.08-View header record
Type
Letters
Date
30 October 1864
Author/Creator
Fairchild, Lewis D., 1829-?
Title
to Sephronia Fairchild
Place Written
Petersburg, Virginia
Pagination
2 p. : envelope Height: 24.9 cm, Width: 19.8 cm
Primary time period
Civil War and Reconstruction, 1861-1877
Sub-Era
The American Civil War

Fairchild writes to his wife from camp "right in front of Petersburg," Virginia. Writes about heavy fighting; "our boys mowed the Rebels down like wheat" and took two thousand prisoners. Reports that one hundred volunteers charged and captured a Rebel fort. Comments that the cannon fire intense, noise deafened him for two days. States they are cutting off road and railroad access. Offers his opinion on domestic matters, including the purchase of new chairs and a set of china.

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