2 10 19 https://slaughtermurray.umwhistory.org/files/original/a8046001abcc3f9290c785b49bf9bb75.pdf adf630dd6c8ca54259ab4c17143a52bf https://slaughtermurray.umwhistory.org/files/original/ef308ba24830f83f32964f5083c5d53a.jpg c58acd0c00c509ec4b01922737fb3759 https://slaughtermurray.umwhistory.org/files/original/c041f9adf3466088c8332e5acd81c8c2.tiff 3a9cd8d103dcb9b79718357cd8799c1d Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Slaughter Letters Description An account of the resource Welcome to the Montgomery Slaughter Letters. A few facts are worth keeping in mind as you browse the letters. Only one letter in this collection was written by Montgomery Slaughter himself, an 1862 letter he wrote to a Union general during a Federal occupation of Fredericksburg. The other letters were either addressed to him, or were forwarded to him due to their relevance to the matter of relief for the citizens of Fredericksburg following the destruction inflicted on the city in the wake of the December 1862 battle. With those facts in mind, happy reading! Subject The topic of the resource The "Subject" heading of each letter in the Slaughter collection consists of archival and background information provided by the National Park Service to supplement and contextualize the original documents. Our thanks go to the NPS for sharing this information. The transcriptions in the "Description" heading and embedded PDF of each letter are provided by the NPS as well. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource March 28, 1863 Subject The topic of the resource Letter from J. Warren Slaughter [brother] to Mayor Slaughter, dated 28MAR1863, Richmond, VA. Introduction to Col. Ball, "The Hero of Fredericksburg," and request to help him get to Stafford. In ink on a blue sheet. Heavily creased, but in good condition. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION - EMINENT FIGURE ASSOCIATION: Slaughter, J.W. -Information provided by the courtesy of the National Park Service Description An account of the resource Richmond, Va Mar 28, 1863 M. Slaughter, Esq. Mayor Dear Sir, This will introduce to you Our friend Col. Ball “the hero of Fredericksburg” as we term him. He visits Fredericksburg en route to Stafford in ______ and may need your aid & advice. Any assistance you may be able to render him will be duly appreciated by him and gratefully acknowledged by yours Most Truly J. Warren Slaughter Col B. may need some assistance in getting a conveyance. Please show him if/of you can in this and in every other respect. J.W.S -Transcript provided by the courtesy of the National Park Service Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource J. Warren Slaughter Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource March 28, 1863 https://slaughtermurray.umwhistory.org/files/original/9ac0166204a6c27e8e9b390454052cf2.pdf 8be9fedd708c6f2b3bf67390795e8aad https://slaughtermurray.umwhistory.org/files/original/89d2a9aa7bc081cf19d7f41cf1546792.jpg be9b5fa06232e6e3ad8ae40331761478 https://slaughtermurray.umwhistory.org/files/original/5f4a4d413c0182f2bcdee15c1bd3600d.tiff a55688f850594711fe0c845e439a98a5 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Slaughter Letters Description An account of the resource Welcome to the Montgomery Slaughter Letters. A few facts are worth keeping in mind as you browse the letters. Only one letter in this collection was written by Montgomery Slaughter himself, an 1862 letter he wrote to a Union general during a Federal occupation of Fredericksburg. The other letters were either addressed to him, or were forwarded to him due to their relevance to the matter of relief for the citizens of Fredericksburg following the destruction inflicted on the city in the wake of the December 1862 battle. With those facts in mind, happy reading! Subject The topic of the resource The "Subject" heading of each letter in the Slaughter collection consists of archival and background information provided by the National Park Service to supplement and contextualize the original documents. Our thanks go to the NPS for sharing this information. The transcriptions in the "Description" heading and embedded PDF of each letter are provided by the NPS as well. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource March 31, 1863 Subject The topic of the resource Letter from Capt. Williamson, A.A.G. of Maryland troops, to Mayor Slaughter of Fredericksburg, dated 31MAR1863, Staunton. Encloses contributions from Maryland troops in the amount of $324.00 for the sufferers of Fredericksburg. In ink, slightly faded. -Information provided by the courtesy of the National Park Service Description An account of the resource March 31st Montgomery Slaughter Esq., Mayor of Fredericksburg Sir, I have the honor to enclose to you a check for three hundred and twenty four dollars ($324), the contribution of Cos B&D and of the field and staff of the M-Cavalry. The contribution of the ____ Maryland Battalion Infantry & of the Balt Lt. Artillery were forward to you some time [before] and here, I trust have been duly received. I am in ____ that the other companies of the Cavalry will do their part in aiding the heroic sufferers of your ancient [and] hospitable [city]. Availing myself of this opportunity to confere to you my admiration of the manner in which you have discharged the duties of your [sufferers' needs] I Your Obt Ser ____ Willamson Capt. & AAG ' Md Troops -Transcript provided by the courtesy of the National Park Service. Additions bracketed Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Capt. Williamson Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource March 31, 1863 https://slaughtermurray.umwhistory.org/files/original/952b346f88dc0fc81ae9535ca1762ee8.pdf 0e1129372fb06684b541d1b9e533f4a0 https://slaughtermurray.umwhistory.org/files/original/ca1a2baffe24b4a164144a7ef0dd8ff8.jpg d8e58f1c6317f1e1a8adcc2cb3da7815 https://slaughtermurray.umwhistory.org/files/original/536466b0d2a0d9446ddbbdadd79b362d.tiff c4d04e00feb291f4dc74ae668aeeb548 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Slaughter Letters Description An account of the resource Welcome to the Montgomery Slaughter Letters. A few facts are worth keeping in mind as you browse the letters. Only one letter in this collection was written by Montgomery Slaughter himself, an 1862 letter he wrote to a Union general during a Federal occupation of Fredericksburg. The other letters were either addressed to him, or were forwarded to him due to their relevance to the matter of relief for the citizens of Fredericksburg following the destruction inflicted on the city in the wake of the December 1862 battle. With those facts in mind, happy reading! Subject The topic of the resource The "Subject" heading of each letter in the Slaughter collection consists of archival and background information provided by the National Park Service to supplement and contextualize the original documents. Our thanks go to the NPS for sharing this information. The transcriptions in the "Description" heading and embedded PDF of each letter are provided by the NPS as well. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource April 13, 1863 Subject The topic of the resource From George D. Fisher to Mayor Slaughter, dated April 15, 1863 from Richmond. He informs Mayor Slaughter of a deposit in the Bank of Virginia of $124.30 from the Reverend Dr. Jno. Bachman of Charleston, S.C., from friends in that city for the relief of the citizens of Fredericksburg. In ink on a blue sheet of paper. Stained. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION - EMINENT FIGURE ASSOCIATION: Fisher, G.D. -Information provided by the courtesy of the National Park Service Description An account of the resource Richmond April 13, 1863 Montgomery Slaughter Esqr. Mayor of Fredericksburg Dear Sir I have again the pleasure to inform you of a deposit today to your credit in the Bank of Va. Of $124.30 sent to me from Charleston, SC, by the hands of the Rev. Doct Jno Bachman of that place as a donation from friends for the relief of sufferers in and around your City; which you will please acknowledge in your usual way. I am Dear Sir most respectfully Your Friend and Obt. Sr. Geo. D. Fisher -Transcript provided by the courtesy of the National Park Service Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource George D. Fisher Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource April 13, 1863 https://slaughtermurray.umwhistory.org/files/original/bf5b90152f504c04cd13b44a9c854d26.pdf 0158246e2bf96749a38f16db58c4a9b5 https://slaughtermurray.umwhistory.org/files/original/e1bb8616ba310287d77254d37d1d5bdd.jpg 29e9852fb0eee23a3c439099a1949ad6 https://slaughtermurray.umwhistory.org/files/original/5fd37937c7879a6cac7791187cf34e5d.tiff 4abff9b00d94d90105209b306250279e Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Slaughter Letters Description An account of the resource Welcome to the Montgomery Slaughter Letters. A few facts are worth keeping in mind as you browse the letters. Only one letter in this collection was written by Montgomery Slaughter himself, an 1862 letter he wrote to a Union general during a Federal occupation of Fredericksburg. The other letters were either addressed to him, or were forwarded to him due to their relevance to the matter of relief for the citizens of Fredericksburg following the destruction inflicted on the city in the wake of the December 1862 battle. With those facts in mind, happy reading! Subject The topic of the resource The "Subject" heading of each letter in the Slaughter collection consists of archival and background information provided by the National Park Service to supplement and contextualize the original documents. Our thanks go to the NPS for sharing this information. The transcriptions in the "Description" heading and embedded PDF of each letter are provided by the NPS as well. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource April 14, 1863 Subject The topic of the resource To Mayor Slaughter from office of R. H. Maury & Co., Richmond, 14 April, 1863. Advising that they hold $701. from F. F. Beattie, Esq. of Greenville, S. C. form citizens of that city for Fredericksburg relief. Signed "R. H. Maury & Company." (Montgomery Slaughter was wartime Mayor of Fredericksburg, term dates unknown. -Information provided by the courtesy of the National Park Service Description An account of the resource Office of R.H. Maury & CO Richmond 14 April 1863 M. Slaughter Esq. Mayor of Fredburg at Hamilton's Crossing ____ Dear Sir: We hold [subject] to your order $701, remitted by F.F. Beattie Esq of Greenville, So. Ca, who write “This sum is contributed by a few of our Citizens for the benefit of our suffering friends at Fredericksburg Va will you be kind enough to forward to the authorities there to be distributed of as they may deem best.” You will ______ make the proper _____ _____ _____ _____ ______ R.H. Maury & Co. -Transcript provided by the courtesy of the National Park Service. Additions bracketed. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource R. H. Maury & Co https://slaughtermurray.umwhistory.org/files/original/46c8e6dfd51895a0710c63fea9ad48af.jpg 5f8099df847584c205559b2ed712b120 https://slaughtermurray.umwhistory.org/files/original/415da2864ed715650a42b85d1abaa444.jpg 08cdef1fc6ac52d7994d17d2b7b719d6 https://slaughtermurray.umwhistory.org/files/original/cb93da5500cba0eb9a6cefb6867b94be.tiff ad9ccd41c848d57aba4467058d16e459 https://slaughtermurray.umwhistory.org/files/original/0eaf5f353366c6426b319cabf306b78a.tiff a991094f9c9327def78e857c0f9afb06 https://slaughtermurray.umwhistory.org/files/original/603bf689cf389dcf4484e8bf9de07f7b.pdf d170e5409c0a55229dbd6e86a35695c5 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Slaughter Letters Description An account of the resource Welcome to the Montgomery Slaughter Letters. A few facts are worth keeping in mind as you browse the letters. Only one letter in this collection was written by Montgomery Slaughter himself, an 1862 letter he wrote to a Union general during a Federal occupation of Fredericksburg. The other letters were either addressed to him, or were forwarded to him due to their relevance to the matter of relief for the citizens of Fredericksburg following the destruction inflicted on the city in the wake of the December 1862 battle. With those facts in mind, happy reading! Subject The topic of the resource The "Subject" heading of each letter in the Slaughter collection consists of archival and background information provided by the National Park Service to supplement and contextualize the original documents. Our thanks go to the NPS for sharing this information. The transcriptions in the "Description" heading and embedded PDF of each letter are provided by the NPS as well. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource August 19, 1863 Subject The topic of the resource Letter from James H. Ball, Co K, 9th Virginia Cavalry, to Mayor Slaughter, dated 19AUG1863, near Fredericksburg. Requests the mayor to ask General Lee if he and Alexander Pratt could scout in Stafford and King George for him. In ink on folder stationery. A large piece of the paper is missing, but doesn't affect the text. Stained. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION - EMINENT FIGURE ASSOCIATION: Slaughter, M. UNIT ASSOCIATION: 9th VA Cavalry -Information provided by the courtesy of the National Park Service Description An account of the resource Near Fredg, Aug 19th, 1863 <br />Mr. Slaughter, Esq <br />Dear Sir <br />I am truly sorry it was out of my powers to see General Lee about the matter we were speaking of. This is to get him to have myself and Alexander Pratt detailed to scout for him over in the counties of Stafford and King George in order to find out what the enemy are doing, and also their numbers, and if he thinks proper and will send an officer and some men I will [show] him him a good deal can be accomplished. I would also mention that there are a great many conscripts and deserters that ought to be taken up. Many of whom I believe communicate with the enemy besides stealing horses from the citizens. Some of the 15th Va cavalry visited Stafford &amp; King George for that purpose, but did nothing. I will be under many obligations if you will see the General, and ask him If he wants our services. If so he can have us detailed we belong to Company K 9th Va. Cavalry W.H.F. Lee's Brigade. You know us both sufficiently to recommend us to the general beside we will furnish him with any recommendation he may want. I shall leave for the army in morning. And If he has us detailed we will report to him immediately. <br />Yours in Haste <br />James H. Ball <br /><br /><br />-Transcript provided by the courtesy of the National Park Service. Additions bracketed. <br /><br /><a href="https://drive.google.com/open?id=0BwPtSjEU8AGWMmpBTVlHOFJTcWM" target="_blank">Click here for audio</a> Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource James H. Ball Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource August 19, 1863 https://slaughtermurray.umwhistory.org/files/original/1fbea1bc59599e3853555d393ee1313f.pdf 98e5690317d14ff9029a2c1f68f24c4f https://slaughtermurray.umwhistory.org/files/original/4bc464ebda1447ec2cdfdafbea8757de.jpg ce2058ca3a7f52b4b800475f6d9eac58 https://slaughtermurray.umwhistory.org/files/original/e4adf868261f1609732672118300f359.jpg cb839993d7143d7c749c520a406a30a2 https://slaughtermurray.umwhistory.org/files/original/0f1ed7c8371a4278cff2b235b159ee89.tiff 3a7ce106b8bd6aaf6e71a8838ac7d7b7 https://slaughtermurray.umwhistory.org/files/original/926f9c40756f699ac31f1abe0d7df739.tiff f34a1f6f56547cddfc7fa7076d20927b Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Slaughter Letters Description An account of the resource Welcome to the Montgomery Slaughter Letters. A few facts are worth keeping in mind as you browse the letters. Only one letter in this collection was written by Montgomery Slaughter himself, an 1862 letter he wrote to a Union general during a Federal occupation of Fredericksburg. The other letters were either addressed to him, or were forwarded to him due to their relevance to the matter of relief for the citizens of Fredericksburg following the destruction inflicted on the city in the wake of the December 1862 battle. With those facts in mind, happy reading! Subject The topic of the resource The "Subject" heading of each letter in the Slaughter collection consists of archival and background information provided by the National Park Service to supplement and contextualize the original documents. Our thanks go to the NPS for sharing this information. The transcriptions in the "Description" heading and embedded PDF of each letter are provided by the NPS as well. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource January 21, 1864 Subject The topic of the resource Letter from Theodore G. Barker, to Mayor Slaughter, dated 21JAN1864, HQ Hampton's Cavalry Division. Sent regarding citizens crossing the river. In an effort to prevent speculation only well known citizens from the immediate vicinity of Fredericksburg having obvious hardship cases will be allowed to cross. In ink on a blue sheet, faded and torn in several pieces. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION - EMINENT FIGURE ASSOCIATION: Barker, T.G. -Information provided by the courtesy of the National Park Service Description An account of the resource Hd Q. Hampton's Cav. <br />Dw Jany 21, 1864 <br />Sir<br /> Major General Hampton directs me to acknowledge the receipt of your favour of 20th last and to say that he would have replied in person, but your note was received, as he was on the point of starting for Richmond. The General directs me to express his appreciation of your views and his approval of the position taken by yourself as to citizens, crossing the river. The orders are strict as to granting permits to pass our lines, especially at this time, the direction, given to the Provost Marshall to refer to you, was to provide only for cases of obvious hardship to well known citizens, residing in the immediate vicinity of Fredericksburg, and was not intended to cover all cases of loyalty. The privilege, if abused to the profit of individuals using it for purposes of speculating Traffic would be withdrawn altogether. All persons not known to you as being so situated as absolutely to require a permit to cross, will be referred to the Secretary of War or proper authority in Richmond. You will please communicate with the Provost Marshall these directions, in case he has not received instructions from Brig Genl Young in order that you may be saved unnecessary annoyances. <br />I am Sir with much respect y<br />our Obedt. Servt. <br />Theodore G. Barker <br /><br />Hon. M. Slaughter<br /> Mayor of <br />Fredericksburg<br /><br /><br />-Transcript provided by the courtesy of the National Park Service<br /><br /><a href="https://drive.google.com/open?id=0BwPtSjEU8AGWRFBDSElkU2MtOVE" target="_blank">Click here for audio</a> Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Theodore G. Barker Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource January 21, 1864 https://slaughtermurray.umwhistory.org/files/original/5a345a1af4c2c612856580c098668e42.pdf 7963eb496b629de3ab44ff9412720321 https://slaughtermurray.umwhistory.org/files/original/56d5c0833a63c75ac50e0483fccad38f.jpg a5fdf258ada61756c4bd6a5a34e23bd9 https://slaughtermurray.umwhistory.org/files/original/53488d4b809d1e298b4e608499c46858.tiff f70c779023ceabd85bd0c21d5aad1c90 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Slaughter Letters Description An account of the resource Welcome to the Montgomery Slaughter Letters. A few facts are worth keeping in mind as you browse the letters. Only one letter in this collection was written by Montgomery Slaughter himself, an 1862 letter he wrote to a Union general during a Federal occupation of Fredericksburg. The other letters were either addressed to him, or were forwarded to him due to their relevance to the matter of relief for the citizens of Fredericksburg following the destruction inflicted on the city in the wake of the December 1862 battle. With those facts in mind, happy reading! Subject The topic of the resource The "Subject" heading of each letter in the Slaughter collection consists of archival and background information provided by the National Park Service to supplement and contextualize the original documents. Our thanks go to the NPS for sharing this information. The transcriptions in the "Description" heading and embedded PDF of each letter are provided by the NPS as well. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource March 3, 1864 Subject The topic of the resource Letter from John M. Jones, ADC, to Mayor Slaughter, dated 03MAR1864, H.Q. Butler's Brigade. Contains short description of action. In ink on blue lined sheet. Stained and soiled, torn down the middle, bottom corners torn away. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION - EMINENT FIGURE ASSOCIATION: Jones, J.M. -Information provided by the courtesy of the National Park Service Description An account of the resource Hd.qts, Bulter Brigade Mar 3rd 1864 Mr. Slaughter Mayor of Fredericksburg Va. My Dear Sir, Genl Young desires me to say that the enemy have escaped down the [Peninsula] & our party by _______. [C H* ]They attacked Richmond on the day and night of Tuesday & were repulsed. Gen Hampton surprised his camp at Albs Sta on Tuesday night and routed them capturing some men and horses. They did not capture a train and did but little damage to the Rail Road. I am sir very respectfully yrs obdt. serv. John M. Jones ADC *Court House -Transcript provided by the courtesy of the National Park Service. Additions bracketed. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource John M. Jones Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource March 3, 1864 https://slaughtermurray.umwhistory.org/files/original/494b3a2aac6ab553a156a74030c30228.jpg 4c538af38a1744bf1abbae34c6f01d1c https://slaughtermurray.umwhistory.org/files/original/a3050c90dd7216f64126ab0096e7ba32.tiff 2d92c9c861f829d31ec081d19d33e9a8 https://slaughtermurray.umwhistory.org/files/original/c4bf6cb5a2c093fbfaaf126a780dd052.pdf 8f4b8c355c2d7a23d7a6d28fd12d81f4 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Slaughter Letters Description An account of the resource Welcome to the Montgomery Slaughter Letters. A few facts are worth keeping in mind as you browse the letters. Only one letter in this collection was written by Montgomery Slaughter himself, an 1862 letter he wrote to a Union general during a Federal occupation of Fredericksburg. The other letters were either addressed to him, or were forwarded to him due to their relevance to the matter of relief for the citizens of Fredericksburg following the destruction inflicted on the city in the wake of the December 1862 battle. With those facts in mind, happy reading! Subject The topic of the resource The "Subject" heading of each letter in the Slaughter collection consists of archival and background information provided by the National Park Service to supplement and contextualize the original documents. Our thanks go to the NPS for sharing this information. The transcriptions in the "Description" heading and embedded PDF of each letter are provided by the NPS as well. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource March 26, 1864 Subject The topic of the resource Letter from W.P. Conway, President of the Bank of Virginia, to Mayor Slaughter of Fredericksburg. The letter is dated March 26, 1864 from Richmond. It regards the account of Fredericksburg sufferers. In ink on a blue sheet, soiled on the back, torn in two pieces. Handwriting very difficult to read. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION - EMINENT FIGURE ASSOCIATION: Conway, W.P. -Information provided by the courtesy of the National Park Service Description An account of the resource Bk of Virginia, Fredericksburg Richmond, Mar 26/64 Mr Slaughter Esq. Dear Sir, Your of 24 is _____ with an ______ $121_ to your ______. We will comply with your request by ______ your balance is $______. $188 was put to your credit on yesterday by JR Thompson from CP Pelham for Fredg sufferers. ______ ___ requests that you will give publicity to it in the paper, as he ______ P are agents for the Donors, he says Pelham sent funds some time ago. I think he _____ from South Carolina - perhaps Charleston, but I can't be sure. Yours truly W.P. Conway Pres. -Transcript provided by the courtesy of the National Park Service Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource W. P. Conway Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource March 26, 1864 https://slaughtermurray.umwhistory.org/files/original/038c30a37a5c06a05e4890209747c6c8.pdf e56b6fe268ec0c421556ddb6fe3d0fe3 https://slaughtermurray.umwhistory.org/files/original/714bf54d15b6e4cc2d8b9bdd37527390.jpg d5324f059c2fdc5a37de514d074c5240 https://slaughtermurray.umwhistory.org/files/original/dda4bb934a50af656479ba8e012b2452.tiff 9fd2ddfb5ee25fba54c7ef1064585d12 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Slaughter Letters Description An account of the resource Welcome to the Montgomery Slaughter Letters. A few facts are worth keeping in mind as you browse the letters. Only one letter in this collection was written by Montgomery Slaughter himself, an 1862 letter he wrote to a Union general during a Federal occupation of Fredericksburg. The other letters were either addressed to him, or were forwarded to him due to their relevance to the matter of relief for the citizens of Fredericksburg following the destruction inflicted on the city in the wake of the December 1862 battle. With those facts in mind, happy reading! Subject The topic of the resource The "Subject" heading of each letter in the Slaughter collection consists of archival and background information provided by the National Park Service to supplement and contextualize the original documents. Our thanks go to the NPS for sharing this information. The transcriptions in the "Description" heading and embedded PDF of each letter are provided by the NPS as well. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource April 28, 1864 Subject The topic of the resource Letter from Lt. Charles Minniguode, Jr., ADC, to Mayor Slaughter, dated 28APR1864. Written according to instructions of Gen. Fitzhugh Lee, that certain citizens of Fredericksburg could be allowed to cross the river. This order was not to be affected by any others, specifically those given by General Winder. In ink on blue lined sheet, "Head Quarters Lee's Division, Cavalry Corps, ANVA." Faded, stained & torn at folds. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION - EMINENT FIGURE ASSOCIATION: Minnegerode, C. -Information provided by the courtesy of the National Park Service Description An account of the resource Head Quarters Lee's Division Cavalry corps, Army Northern Virginia April 28th, 1864 Mr. Slaughter Mayor of Fredericksburg My dear sir, I am instructed by Genl Fitz Lee today in answer to your communication which he received today that he has never seen Genl Winder's order, referred to by you. He has given instructions that loyal & discreet citizens vouched for by you, having urgent business across the river, be permitted to cross and recross. He requests me to say that no order Gen Winder could give unless by command of the Secy of War or Adj General would effect these instruction. He will not consider outside our military lines as outside the limits of the Confederacy. Most Respectfully Minniguode Lt. & ADC. -Transcript provided by the courtesy of the National Park Service Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Charles Minniguode Jr. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource April 28, 1864