Robert Saunders at Richmond to his wife Lucy, 1863 June 28
Scope and Contents
Preparing to leave Richmond to assume duties in the Quartermaster Corps collecting the tax in kind. Believes new position will be anything but sedentary, but “rather laborious” and require a great deal travel. for a month Feels ready for the task. Happy she received bundle and Mr. Wilmer liked the shirts. Sends regards to Miss Lizzie who he hopes to see again soon. Will try and get things Lucy requested, but he believes the blankets and the “iron things” will be difficult to procure. Has not heard from his daughters and hopes to before he leaves Richmond. Will not be able to go to Lexington, because he will be too busy organizing “a new business not only to (him) but to the whole corps of quartermasters in the same service." Expresses regards for his grandchildren Anne and Mary. Hopes to see them at “the Rectory” before they leave, and to Georgy, Breck who he’ll bring “a spelling book a piece” and candy for “darling Lucy Page.” Unable to see Lizzie Ewell or Colonel and Mrs. Munford.
Dates
- Creation: 1863 June 28
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