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Letter from William Alexander Smith to his brother, Stephen Mitchell Smith, December 23, 1862

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Title

Letter from William Alexander Smith to his brother, Stephen Mitchell Smith, December 23, 1862

Description

Confederate soldier in the 50th Virginia Regiment writes from near Richmond, Va. on current camp conditions, anticipated troop movement, the fortification of Richmond, and his hope that troops never arrive near home.

Date

1862-12-23

Language

English

Type

Letters

Identifier

Ms1996-018_013

Bibliographic Citation

Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: [identification of item], [box], [folder], Smith Family Letters, Ms1996-018, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.