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Rebecca Powell ?, "Forest Hill," Hanover County, Virginia ?, to "sister" either Nina or Hattie Powell, 1864 May 13

 Item — Box: 4, Folder: 2
Identifier: id178792

Scope and Contents

Gives detailed description of fighting near Beaver Dam, Va., as told to her by some of the soldiers; mentions visit by Gen. Stuart; describes other events of the war from personal point of view.

Dates

  • Creation: 1864 May 13

Creator

Language of Materials

From the Collection:

English

Conditions Governing Access:

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Extent

From the Collection: 3.25 Linear Feet

Repository Details

Part of the Special Collections Research Center Repository

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