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- GLC#
- GLC04189.45
- Type
- Letters
- Date
- May 30, 1863
- Author/Creator
- Smith, David V.M., 1823-1863
- Title
- to Charles
- Place Written
- Falmouth, Virginia
- Pagination
- 3 p. : envelope.
- Primary time period
- Civil War and Reconstruction, 1861-1877
- Sub-Era
- The American Civil War
Page 1 addressed to Charles. The regiment is under marching orders. Rumor has it that the Rebels have crossed the Rappahannock near Culpeper Court House and intend to invade Maryland. [Page 2: "Well my Old Duck" [Elizabeth] signed "Dave Smith the soldier."] He received four months back pay and expects to receive two more months worth. The letter contains an account of his expenditures. Scrap to Charles: The regiment is on the Orange and Alexandria Railroad near Fairfax Court House.
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