Letter from William Alexander Smith to his brother, Stephen Mitchell Smith, March 23, 1864

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Letter from William Alexander Smith to his brother, Stephen Mitchell Smith, March 23, 1864

Description

Confederate soldier in the 50th Virginia Regiment writes from Morton's Ford, Va. about being stationed at a picket line, the brutal weather conditions, his brother's exemption from service, running for the Magistracy, furloughs, and Grant's arrival.

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Ms1996-018_023

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.