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Letter from Norfleet Smith to Major Brien, 1864 November 14

 Item — Box: Small Collections Box 15, Folder: 1, Object: 2
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A letter from Norfleet Smith, 1st Lieut., Co “G”, 3rd N.C. Cavalry, Barringer’s Brigade to Major Brien, near Petersburg, Va. He requests 12 hour leave of absence to visit Petersburg to attend to business matters. He is including a note granting permission by order of Lt. Col. Moore, signed by L.S. Warren.

Dates: 1864 November 14

Letter from David Wilkie to John Wilson Croker, 1824 February 20

 Item — Box: Small Collections Box 15, Folder: 1, Object: 2
Identifier: id522
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D. Wilkie, Kensington [London], to James Wilson Croker. Accepts membership in club and returns list as requested.

Dates: 1824 February 20

Cassimere Churchill, Washington, to "Dear Brother", 1861 December 10-16

 Item — Box: Small Collections Box 15, Folder: 1, Object: 2
Identifier: cuid295
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Cassimere writes how he woke sleeping sentries, but didn't report them, even though a risk to his post. A large balloon passed over camp. A comrade died during the night from measles. "I have been strutting around camp with a new carbine..." He tells about the satchel he sent home.

Dates: 1861 December 10-16