Wright, Augustus Romaldus (1813-1891) to Miller A. Wright
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02691.11.013 Author/Creator: Wright, Augustus Romaldus (1813-1891) Place Written: Richmond, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 3 August 1861 Pagination: 2 p. ; 20 x 13.3 cm. Order a Copy
Further problems getting troops there, because of the "difficulty between the Pres [Davis] & Genl [Brown]. It is to be hoped however, the country will not be permitted to suffer by a disagreement between these two distinguished gentlemen, both worthy the confidence of their countrymen." Richmond is "a very gay place at present because of the influx of strangers. The equestrian statue of Washington in the public grounds, is perhaps the finest in the world...Troops continue to pour in here. I presume we shall have some more terrific fighting before long. Great preparations are being made here & at Manassas...The wounded - both friends & foes are here in great numbers. The stench from the wounds is terrible in spite of all that can be done- war is a great calamity - To see noble men in perfect health otherwise, suffering & dying from their gun shot-wounds makes the heart sick.... "
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