Smith, David V.M., 1823-1863 to Elizabeth Smith

Online access and copy requests are not available for this item. You may request to be notified of when this becomes available digitally.

Notify me when this becomes available

GLC#
GLC04189.48
Type
Letters
Date
1863/6/22
Author/Creator
Smith, David V.M., 1823-1863
Title
to Elizabeth Smith
Place Written
Gainesville, Virginia
Pagination
3 p. : envelope.
Primary time period
Civil War and Reconstruction, 1861-1877
Sub-Era
The American Civil War

A description of the old Bull Run battlefield. He describes trees cut in half and open graves. "We passed over an old Battle Field they say it was one of Bull Run Battles. I saw a number of Graves Some with legs out. Some with arms out & Some Scarcely Covered at all. Boots lay about with feet still in them & Some seen fingers laying on the ground & I seen several sculls & other Bones about the feild [sic] & woods." The regiment belongs to French's division, which is being held in reserve to guard supplies and ammunition.

Citation Guidelines for Online Resources