Morey, Charles C., fl. 1830-1865 to sister Mary

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GLC#
GLC03523.18.40-View header record
Type
Letters
Date
December 30, 1864-December 31, 1864
Author/Creator
Morey, Charles C., fl. 1830-1865
Title
to sister Mary
Place Written
Petersburg, Virginia
Pagination
1 p. : Height: 20.2 cm, Width: 25.3 cm
Primary time period
Civil War and Reconstruction, 1861-1877
Sub-Era
The American Civil War

First letter is written to his sister; second letter on verso is written to his mother. Written from camp near Petersburg. On 30 December he encloses two songs, "Virginia" and "Battle at Cedar Creek." Indicates that the 6th corps badge is a "cross." Mentions that he is working on muster rolls for muster the following day. In the 31 December letter, he discusses sickness of an aunt back home. Also mentions of General Robert E. Lee's plan to attack before nightfall on the 1st.

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