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Augustus C. Goldin, in camp near Yellow House, Virginia, to "Friend [Henry A. ] Sturgess," no place, 1864 October 23

 Item — Box: 1, Folder: 1, Object: 8

Scope and Contents

Golding is at present camps west of the Weldon Rail Road after a month near the Weldon Rail Road; and three weeks on the east side of the Weldon Rail Road; relates adventures from last May to the present date; crosses the Rapidan River under fire; presents statistics on losses, discharges and new recruits; does not want to winter at this camp; claims only a minority of the army supports Lincoln as a candidate; gives opinions on new regiments; time in the army will expire in one month.

Dates

  • Creation: 1864 October 23

Conditions Governing Access:

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Extent

From the Collection: 2 Linear Feet

Language

English

Repository Details

Part of the Special Collections Research Center Repository

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