Robert Saunders at Richmond to his wife Lucy, at Pittsylvania C.H., 1863 March 4
Scope and Contents
Sending shirts to Lucy for repair via Mr. Johnson. Provides instructions. Weather has been bad, but his cold is gone. Henry Burwell is sick and of some trouble to Lucy and Mr. Wilmer. Hopes Georgy is better. He is clerk in the 2nd Auditor department and doing a good job, but working below his abilities. Chief clerk would like to promote him. Would relish a promotion and cares only for the increased salary it will bring. Hears nothing of consequence about Williamsburg except “the Yankees have carried the Hofheimer’s to Old Point for selling goods in the country.”
Dates
- Creation: 1863 March 4
Creator
- From the Collection: Saunders, Robert, 1805-1868 (Person)
Language of Materials
English
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Extent
From the Collection: 0.25 Linear Feet
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections Research Center Repository