Juliana Dorsey, Greensboro, to John R. Coupland, 1864 August 16

Item — Box: 1, Folder: 4

Identifier: id167507

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Scope and Contents

Scope and Contents Did not receive his letter for some time after he sent it, but would rather get his letters late than not at all; is sorry to hear that his family is complaining; gives suggestions for the recovery of his health; will get Carter to attempt again to send the 100 lbs. of bacon she purchased a while ago; informs him that though the Examining Board gave Carter a full discharge, he may still volunteer; asks whether his family has a cow; gives the prices of provisions in Montgomery, which are much lower than in Richmond; shares news of family and friends; mentions the difficulty faced by Brother Edmund and his son Edmund in obtaining food; informs him that in the Examiner of 26 May there was a nice piece on the death of J.E.B. Stuart; asks if he can get it for her from the office; sends him some verses that she wrote when he was attempting to rescue his family from Williamsburg; tells him Carter will send notice when he is ready to send the meat, if he can at all. 6 pages.

Dates

Creation: 1864 August 16

Language of Materials

From the Collection:

English

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