Fairchild, Lewis D. (b. 1829) to Sephronia Fairchild
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03523.06.06 Author/Creator: Fairchild, Lewis D. (b. 1829) Place Written: Coal Harbor, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 5 June 1864 Pagination: 3 p. : envelope ; 19.7 x 24.9 cm. Order a Copy
Fairchild writes to his wife from Coal Harbor, Virginia. He refers to his survival of the Battle of Coal Harbor, 1 June,1865 and speaks of God and Providence in sparing him. States they are marching on to Richmond and he expects to be there within 60 days. References losses in his company and the lack of mail delivery. Sends his love to the children and tells his wife "...to keep up your courage..."
Fairchild enlisted on 4 January 1864 at Exeter, New York as a private. He was mustered into "L" Co. New York 2nd Heavy Artillery.
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