Peyton Randolph, Capt. Commanding, Head Quarters, Camp Fort Gilmer, Virginia, to Lt. Col. T. M. R. Talcott, Commanding 1st Engineer Regiment, 1864 January 21
Scope and Contents
Encloses descriptions of 17 men who deserted "last night," and asks that the list be forwarded to Lt. (?) Maupin, the recruiting officer at Raleigh, North Carolina; also asks for cartridges because he feels it will help morale if the guard has loaded arms. This letter was included with the letter listed below; T. M. R. Talcott, Head Quarters, 1st Engineers Regiment, January 21, 1864.
Dates
- Creation: 1864 January 21
Language of Materials
English
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Extent
From the Collection: 3.5 Linear Feet
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections Research Center Repository