Benjamin F. Garrett, Clover Station,Virginia, to "brother" (Dr. Robert M. Garrett), 1862 December 3
Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents Informs him that George and his family have been staying with him since last summer; assures him that George has quit drinking and will hopefully do well; has been enjoying the company of Laura and family, who is at Hampden Sydney College in Prince Edward County; has a good crop this year but finds groceries and salt difficult to obtain; purchased salt for $25 a bushel last week, corn sells for $10 a barrel and wheat $4 a bushel; decribes the prosperity of the tobacco farmers in these times; feels that "times will be worse after 1st of January if Lincoln attempts to carry out his Emancipation Proclamation"; assures him that "our success (in winning the war) is certain"; informs him that Burnside will fight at Fredericksburg but is sure General Lee will defeat him whenever they meet.
Dates
- Creation: 1862 December 3
Creator
- From the Collection: Garrett, Robert M., 1807-1885 (Person)
Language of Materials
English
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Extent
From the Collection: 2.00 Linear Feet
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections Research Center Repository