Mitchell, Wallace, fl. 1861-1867 to Floretia Mitchell

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GLC#
GLC08334.27-View header record
Type
Letters
Date
16 December 1863
Author/Creator
Mitchell, Wallace, fl. 1861-1867
Title
to Floretia Mitchell
Place Written
Bealeton, Virginia
Pagination
4 p. : envelope
Primary time period
Civil War and Reconstruction, 1861-1877
Sub-Era
The American Civil War

One letter addressed to Floretia Mitchell from Wallace Mitchell dated December 16, 1863. Pertains to his health a skirmish with Hampton's mounted infrantry. Relays that he has had a bad toothache and wanted the surgeon to remove a tooth, but he said it would do no good. They had a tough battle with Hampton's mounted infantry and are currently living in the field with no preparations for winter quarters. Also included is a newspaper article on the Army of the Potomac dated December 2, 1863.

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