John R. Coupland, Richmond, Virginia, to Juliana Dorsey, 1863 July 19

Item — Box: 1, Folder: 3

Identifier: id167401

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Scope and Contents

Scope and Contents Thanks her for her letter; declares that "could Vicksburg have been succored in time, and Meade not been fortunate enough to have found a stronghold when driven before our irresistible army, 6 months would have found us in the enjoyment of Peace"; assures her that she need not worry about Mobile as he believes it will not be attacked; has not heard from anyone behind Yankee lines since last he wrote her; informs her that the Yankees have allowed the residents of Williamsburg to receive supplies, and that they are furnishing the needy in town with provisions; has learned that "Greenbacks" are worth about six times that of Confederate money; worries about his family's money problems, as they are in need of many things but have no money with which to buy them; thanks her for the shirts she and Carter sent, but cannot accept them as a gift; does not wish to take her money, but she is welcome to any of his that will be useful to her; will write brother Carter soon. 4 pages.

Dates

Creation: 1863 July 19

Language of Materials

From the Collection:

English

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