Hutson, Charles J. (1842-1902) to Marion Hutson
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC08165.52 Author/Creator: Hutson, Charles J. (1842-1902) Place Written: Camp Gregg, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 15 January 1863 Pagination: 3 p. Order a Copy
Comments on possible hesitation by General Daniel H. Hill and General Jackson, either James W. Jackson or Thomas J. Jackson, to transfer Marion out of the Army of Northern Virginia. Discusses furlough policy. Mentions that President Jefferson Davis has "good reasons" to believe that the Civil War will end by 1 July 1863. Aks Marion to send him food. His regiment is currently sitting idle, but may soon be called to North Carolina. Would like someone to take his place. Wants to visit Charles Colcock, in a regiment near Fredericksburg. Discusses suit his parents will be making for him. Comments on some family news. Hutson was a Corporal, 1st South Carolina Infantry, during the Civil War. Marion was his brother.
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