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Letter from William Alexander Smith to his brother, Stephen Mitchell Smith, September 22, 1863

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Letter from William Alexander Smith to his brother, Stephen Mitchell Smith, September 22, 1863

Description

Confederate soldier in the 50th Virginia Regiment writes from Morton's Ford, Va. on the difficulty traversing recent terrain, the strength of their current position and the fortification of nearby Union troops, his brother, James', poor health, bands of robbers and deserters, and warning of local looters.

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Ms1996-018_020

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.