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Gabriel C. Wharton Letter to Nannie Radford Wharton

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Title

Gabriel C. Wharton Letter to Nannie Radford Wharton

Description

Gabe writes to Nannie from a camp near Abingdon, Virginia, telling her of troop positioning and his movements. He advises her to be ready to leave in case Union forces head her way, and looks forward to seeing her soon.

Date

1863-10-15

Extent

2 pages

Medium

pencil on paper

Language

English

Identifier

Ms2025_074_0753

Bibliographic Citation

Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: [identification of item], [box], [folder], Wharton and Radford Families Papers, Ms2025-074, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.