Archer letter to George [Archer], 1863 September 19
File — Box: 4
Dates
- 1863 September 19
Conditions Governing Access
The collection is open for research use.
Extent
2 Pages
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
General
Summary: Expects will be battle in department before long, troops pass daily for front. Expects will be victory, as army is larger than before. Have captured some Yankees in skirmishes. Has lost horses, and can not get new mount unless captured from Yankees. Bragg has requested transfers from Warton, which he promises will be returned after the battle, but A. doubts it. Ready to fight for Bragg if he returns them to their own regiment. Praises uncle for stand against SW VA medical dir.
Processing Information
Author of letter is signed, but difficult to determine
Repository Details
Part of the H. Furlong Baldwin Library Repository
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H. Furlong Baldwin Library
Maryland Center for History and Culture
610 Park Avenue
Baltimore MD 21201 United States
4106853750
specialcollections@mdhistory.org