Hutson, Charles J. (1842-1902) to Richard W. Hutson
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC08165.63 Author/Creator: Hutson, Charles J. (1842-1902) Place Written: Sperryville and Little Washington, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 07 November 1863 Pagination: 6 p. Order a Copy
Apologizes for not writing. They had an unexpected move. General Lee put together a party to scour the Blue Ridge Mountains for military deserters. Reports that Lee chose A. P. Hill's 1st South Carolina and Richard S. Ewell's 12th of Georgia regiments for the mission and that it was kept secret from the men until the last minute. They have already captured 30 deserters or conscripts and he is enjoying the time away from the main army. Remarks that the mountains are full of good food provisions. States that they have captured some men with horses, which are in great demand. Comments on the good weather and states that so far the deserters have not resisted. He has heard that further southward, some have banded up and will resist but he does not believe it. Mentions they have had problems with the women who do not want their sons to leave for war. Explains that they have no mail, but he heard from Charley Colcock and William Hutson before leaving camp. Gives love to everyone. Postscript mentions that he dined at a house in the mountains and was told that a Lieutenant Henry Greg--(illegible) from Charleston stayed there last summer after being wounded at Gettysburg. Asks if their family is related. Charles J. Hutson was a Corporal, 1st South Carolina Infantry, during the Civil War.
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