Letter, John Pittman to his mother, April 23, 1863 (Ms2018-025)

Letter, John Pittman to his mother, April 23, 1863 (Ms2018-025)

Letter written by John Pittman, 12th North Carolina Infantry, written from camp around Fredericksburg, Virginia, April 23, 1863. Letter is written to his mother and in it he describes his health and that of his comrades. He mentions that his Regiment had been ordered to cook rations and to be ready to move. Mentions three men deserting from the regiment the night before.

See the finding aid for the John Pittman Letter.

Ms2018_025_PittmanJohn_Letter_1863_0423

Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: John Pittman Letter, Ms2018-025, Special Collections, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.