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- GLC#
- GLC03523.18.33-View header record
- Type
- Letters
- Date
- November 26, 1864
- Author/Creator
- Morey, Charles C., fl. 1830-1865
- Title
- to mother
- Place Written
- Virginia
- Pagination
- 4 p. : Height: 20.2 cm, Width: 25.3 cm
- Primary time period
- Civil War and Reconstruction, 1861-1877
- Sub-Era
- The American Civil War
Writes from Camp Russell, near Winchester, Virginia. Explains that the camp's namesake, General David A. Russell, was killed in action during General Philip S. Sheridan's campaign in the valley. References Sheridan's orders for the 2nd Vermont to write "Winchester," "Fisher's Hill," and "Cedar Creek" on their banner. Also discusses Captain Wales and court martials at Headquarters. Notes that he is "officer of the day." Describes completion of railroad from Martinsburg to Winchester. Describes changes in the supply route, possibly key in establishing headquarters at City Point. Talks about he and his comrades feasting on chicken and turkeys which were given to them by the good people of the north. Mentions General William T. Sherman. Also discusses the birth of a new sister.
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