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2007.011.459Scope and Content
To: Mrs. Wilkes; From: R.C. Mathews, Camp at Petersburg, VA - Thanks for boots and cakes. Rebels attacked, morning of the 25th at Fort Steadman. Battle lasted 4 hours. Rebels routed - lost about 3,000. Talked with wounded Reb of the Stonewall Brigade. Promised 30 days furlough if they won - some furlough papers found. Official reports say 50,000 Rebels were in the fight.
Note on back in caps several letters - enlistment, Camp Madison, journey south, Rebel desertions.
Owned by Frank Goldsmith Johnson
Dimensions: Height 10" Width 8"Collection
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Mar 25, 1865Archive Notes
Early Create Date: 1865