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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC03075.02 |
| From Archive Folder | Unassociated Civil War Documents 1863 |
| Title | Alexander Swift Pendleton to Mary N. Pendleton discussing family and military matters |
| Date | 28 April 1863 |
| Author | Pendleton, Alexander Swift (1840-1864) |
| Document Type | Correspondence |
| Content Description | To his sister, discussing family and military matters. Says of the fighting "We hardly know what to expect here. They say at Genl. Lee's that Hooker intends to cross, that the small part which landed at Port Royal on Friday was his advance guard, but the rain prevented him. I do wish he would come, as we can surely drub him." Sends her money to buy a new dress with, and discusses other family affairs. |
| Subjects | Finance Civil War Military History Children and Family Soldier's Letter Confederate Soldier's Letter Soldier's Pay Clothing and Accessories Confederate States of America Union Forces Union General Women's History Confederate General or Leader |
| People | Pendleton, Alexander Swift (1840-1864) Pendleton, Mary Nelson (1838-1918) |
| Place written | Hamilton Crossing, Virginia |
| Theme | The American Civil War; Children & Family; Banking & Economics |
| Sub-collection | Papers and Images of the American Civil War |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Civil War, Reconstruction and the Modern Era: 1860-1945 |
| Civil War: Recipient Relationship | Sister |
| Civil War: Theater of War | Main Eastern Theater |