Morey, Charles C. (ca. 1830-1865) to father
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03523.18.44 Author/Creator: Morey, Charles C. (ca. 1830-1865) Place Written: Petersburg, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 25 January 1865 Pagination: 3 p. ; 20.2 x 25.3 cm. Order a Copy
Written to his father from a camp near Petersburg. Mentions receipt of a "family" letter from him. Says he is glad to hear his father's store is doing well. Mentions defeat of Confederate gunboats on their way to City Point to disrupt Union supply lines. Three ships were destroyed and one captured. Mentions dire need for recruits and predicts the fall of the rebellion: "rebelion seems to be tumbling fast and perhaps in one more year peace may reign and we soldiers all home an enjoying the fruit of our labors…" Reports disruption of the rebel Congress with two members already withdrawing. Describes the dissatisfaction of the people with Jefferson Davis. Considers the international elements of the war, saying he does not "fear France & England very much, for if they interfere with our affairs, Russia stands ready to held them in check and favour our cause."
Charles C. Morey enlisted as a Corporal on 22 April 1861 (mustered into E Company on 20 June 1861), and was promoted to Full Sergeant on 10 February 1862. The following December he was promoted to Full Sergeant 1st Class and on 31 January 1864 reenlisted in the Union Army. He was promoted twice during 1864, first to Full Lieutenant 1st Class (20 June) and then to Full Captain (24 June 24-effective 31 January 1865). He was wounded in battle at Charles Town, West Virginia (21 August 1864), and killed at Petersburg, Virginia on 2 April 1865.
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