to Richard W. Hutson

Hutson, Charles J., 1842-1902 to Richard W. Hutson

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GLC#
GLC08165.61-View header record
Type
Letters
Date
17 October 1863
Author/Creator
Hutson, Charles J., 1842-1902
Title
to Richard W. Hutson
Place Written
Rappabannock, VA
Pagination
4 p. :
Primary time period
Civil War and Reconstruction, 1861-1877
Sub-Era
The American Civil War

Writes to his father that they have been constantly on the move and he has not had a chance to write. They have taken a circuitous route to flank the enemy and drive them out of the country. Discusses engagement at Bristoe Station the past week. Reports that they suffered but the enemy ran away and they captured many prisoners. Thinks the seat of the war has moved out west. Describes the war ravaged countryside around Manassas but comments that the few people still in residence are very hospitable to them. They are waiting at the river for a bridge to be made since they cannot ford the swollen river. Gives birthday wishes to his father and love to many family members. The Bristoe Station engagement occurred on 14 October 1863. Charles J. Hutson was a Corporal, 1st South Carolina Infantry, during the Civil War.

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