Hutson, Charles J., 1842-1902 to his sister

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GLC#
GLC08165.53-View header record
Type
Letters
Date
23 April 1863
Author/Creator
Hutson, Charles J., 1842-1902
Title
to his sister
Place Written
Fredericksburg, Virginia
Pagination
6 p. :
Primary time period
Civil War and Reconstruction, 1861-1877
Sub-Era
The American Civil War

Received her last letter after visiting Charles Colcock. Discusses his visit and mentions Colcock's desire for either a commission or a transfer. Describes the weather and cooking as disagreeable, and comments on rationing. Comments on family news. Believes General Robert E. Lee will attack General Joseph Hooker. Hutson was a Corporal, 1st South Carolina Infantry, during the Civil War. Written at Camp Gregg.

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