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- GLC#
- GLC09273.40-View header record
- Type
- Letters
- Date
- 16 April 1865
- Author/Creator
- Hammond, Horace J., fl. 1862-1865
- Title
- to Eleanor Hammond
- Place Written
- Farmville, Virginia
- Pagination
- 4 p. : Height: 21.1 cm, Width: 13.6 cm
- Primary time period
- Civil War and Reconstruction, 1861-1877
- Sub-Era
- The American Civil War
Gives a summary of recent events, including the fall of Petersburg and Richmond, the pursuit of Lee to Appomattox, and the end of the war. Have been marching back east and north since then; thinks he is headed for Petersburg. Has received seven letters in the past day. If she thinks they should keep both pigs, then they can keep both. Wants to know how much money she has received from him. Feet are sore from marching. If he goes to Petersburg, he will have a chance to write more. Tells her to "have some potatoes planted and do with everything as you think best." Hopes he will be able to come home before his term is over. Will write to Charles soon.
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