Robert Saunders at Richmond to his wife Lucy, 1863 April 5
Scope and Contents
Mr. Patton. Purchased 31 yards of unbleached cotton (at $1.75/yard) and will send to Mr. Pollack. Has little to do in the afternoon and will be pleased to hunt for articles for them. News from Williamsburg via Mr. W. H. Pierce who has heard it from others. Pierce is afraid to go into Williamsburg since he sells goods secretly. Pierce bought a letter from Mr. Sweeney. Sweeney took 5 mules from the Saunders property. The Yankees stole one, two to Isham for use on the farm, one to Gawian for use on Mrs. Henley’s and one to Mrs. Sydney Smith. Isham claims slaves that remain in Williamsburg will wait for their masters’ return and are unhappy at the treatment of the Yankees. Jacob (Mrs. Tucker’s servant) has left for Hampton.
Dates
- Creation: 1863 April 5
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