Mattie Pierce, Warrenton, James City County, Virginia, to Harriett Cary, Richmond, Virginia., 1863 April 15

Item — Box: 1, Folder: 3

Identifier: id166278

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Scope and Contents

Scope and Contents Did not realize how much she loved her home until she was forced to leave it under "such trying circumstances"; describes her departure under shelling from Union troops; was very happy to see the Confederate troops on Saturday; mentions shaking hands with Col. Tabb and receiving an introduction to Col. Shinglar; informs her that one of her negroes has been arrested and others are "quite cool indeed to us"; fears that the Yankees will "fire the town when our men leave." 3 pages. Bears autographed letter signed from Mattie Pierce, Warrenton, James City County, Virginia, to Harriett Cary, Richmond, Virginia, 18 April 1863.Received a visit from Mr. Hansford as they were about to retire but stayed up and talked with him; rode down to Uncle's, where they were cooking food to send to Richmond; Uncle wishes her to stay with them; saw four Confederate officers while there; has learned that General Wise has left "dear old W[illiam]sburg again in the Yankee hands"; met Tom Barlow and Johnie Maupin as they were going into town and learned later they made it into town; wishes she [HC] were with her so they could console one another.

Dates

Creation: 1863 April 15

Language of Materials

From the Collection:

English

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