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Letter,, April 13, 1863

 File — Folder: 1

Scope and Content

From the Collection:

Letter from John P. E. Campbell (50th Regiment, Virginia Infantry) to his wife, April 13, 1863. At the time of the letter Campbell was in Caroline County, Virginia. Campbell writes his wife about where he has been recently and who he has seen. The letter also includes a description of Fredericksburg after the battle. He writes of "the dead lying there almost dismembered" and the dead horses that covered the battlefield.

Dates

  • April 13, 1863

Creator

Access Restrictions

Collection is open for research.

Extent

From the Collection: 0.1 Cubic Feet (1 folder)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Repository Details

Part of the Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech Repository

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