1 10 19 https://slaughtermurray.umwhistory.org/files/original/19674165762e05e5e702fd16f64057f6.pdf 8361d188cf5e00aaf4a560c03cee0018 https://slaughtermurray.umwhistory.org/files/original/94d25dd8b7dd66e122231b7571cf4df8.jpg 087daa984a1b283f4504e9e802172cb2 https://slaughtermurray.umwhistory.org/files/original/e7cfe304975ca0f112b3e44788ad0afd.tiff 05a349a302f77c83b6441ee89b6573db 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 9, 1863 Subject The topic of the resource Letter from Col. A.L. Long of Lee's staff to Mayor Slaughter. The letter is dated January 9, 1863, from a camp near Fredericksburg. It is in reference to Mrs. Catharine Levi's request to return to her home. He advises that in the future, Gen. Lee has no objections to loyal citizens entering the Confederate lines to return home and that the matter should be referred to officers commanding pickets. In ink on blue-lined paper. UNIT ASSOCIATION: 2nd VA Infantry -Information provided by the courtesy of the National Park Service Description An account of the resource Camp near Fredericksburg Hd. Qtrs Army Northern Va. January 9th 1863 His honor M. Slaughter Mayor of Fredericksburg Sir Your note of yesterday enclosing an application from Mrs. Catherine Levi asking permission to return to her is received. In reply genl Lee desires me to say that he has no objection to any loyal citizen entering our lines in order to return to their homes. When such cases arise it will only be necessary (when you are assured of the good intentions of the parties) to refer the matter to the officer [cmdg]. the pickets and _____ ____ who will permit the person endorsed by you to pass within our lines. I am very Respy your Obt. Servant A.L Long Col. Mil. Lee -Transcript provided by the courtesy of the National Park Service. Additions bracketed. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource A. L. 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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 5, 1862 Subject The topic of the resource Letter from Ale DeBland, Major Commanding, to Lt. James P. Smith, Aide-De-Camp, dated January 5, 1863, Headquarters of the 8th Louisiana. Informs Lt. Smith that the regiment is sending $458.00 for the relief of people left homeless by the battle of Fredericksburg. In ink on blue-line paper. Bottom missing, entire letter badly faded. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION - EMINENT FIGURE ASSOCIATION: Smith, J.P. UNIT ASSOCIATION: 8th LA Infantry -Information provided by the courtesy of the National Park Service Description An account of the resource Head qt. 8th La. Reg January 5, 1862 Lieut James R Smith, A.D.C. Lieutenant, I herewith transmit to you $458 amount subscribed by our Regt for the relief of the sufferers at Fredericksburg. It is very little, we know and we regret it, but ______ as we were at the commencement of the winter, and having had to purchase at the most extravagant prices, indispensable articles of clothing, we could not do more. Humble as it is, accept our contribution, accept it as of least as evidence that the sons of Louisiana deeply sympathize with those who suffer in the noble, the [chivalric], ____ dishonored itself by the unruly and criminal distribution of property, the insult which, to avenge their affront and regular defeat, they have been heaped upon the defenseless children and defenseless mothers of those who have so regularly defeated them. The day is not distant when the world history and the honest men of the North will chastise the leaders of a Government which, under the sting of a pitiful spirit has [taught,], [counseled] & justified the [raping] and murder _______ by its dispicable ______ by them who most certainly were robbers, ______ and murderers, before they had degraded the ______ and ______ of the soldier. Very respectfully, yr Obd. Srt. Ale De Bland Major C'ing 8 La. Hdqrts -Transcript provided by the courtesy of the National Park Service. Additions bracketed. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Ale DeBland Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource January 5, 1862 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. 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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 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. 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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 6, 1863 (2) Subject The topic of the resource Letter from J. Harrison, of the 2nd Virginia to Capt. Alexander S. Pendleton, dated January 6, 1863 from Guineas Depot. He encloses $150.00 from Company D of the 2nd VA for the relief of Fredericksburg citizens affected by the battle. In ink on unlined paper. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION - EMINENT FIGURE ASSOCIATION: Pendleton, A.S. UNIT ASSOCIATION: 2nd VA Infantry -Information provided by the courtesy of the National Park Service Description An account of the resource Guinea Depot Jany-- 1864 Capt Enclosed please find ($150) one hundred & fifty dollars contributed by the Officers and privates of Co. D 2 Va. Infantry 1st Brigade Jackson's Old Division for the aid of the Fredericksburg sufferers. Very Restly your Obt. Servt J.S. Harrison 2nd Leuit Aid 2 Va. Inf Capt. A.S. Pendleton -Transcript provided by the courtesy of the National Park Service Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource J. S. Harrison Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource January 6, 1863 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/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/24bb829ce3d0ea3a7cc559664ac9e477.pdf 19b720361658ce1188cae21509907380 https://slaughtermurray.umwhistory.org/files/original/354ed4d7e6f4ba4be12e1dc1a771c7c8.jpg bc0a4d63eada0d9cdcdb8d8f5f7c1454 https://slaughtermurray.umwhistory.org/files/original/8f9a20ca9b8eef7bcddaabfdc69f7fa2.jpg 48bcd758f2d45915fb1cafd96d0449d9 https://slaughtermurray.umwhistory.org/files/original/a404eca6ee0bcf2cb8005080cfef8ba5.tiff d39594044703f72c692b26ea8dc01e07 https://slaughtermurray.umwhistory.org/files/original/8b6ea83ffcb1659aa28b64275c8cf63e.tiff 7b74167ec6dc37f873442bd9bf64495c 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 3, 1863 Subject The topic of the resource Letter from Col. Jno. A. McDowell to Capt. F.T. Snead, AAG, Dole's Brigade, dated 03JAN1863, HQ 1st North Carolina, bivouac near Fredericksburg. Sends $537.00 for relief of Fredericksburg sufferers and list of contributors. In ink on a lined sheet, slightly faded and stained. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION - EMINENT FIGURE ASSOCIATION: Snead, F.T. UNIT ASSOCIATION: 1st NC Infantry -Information provided by the courtesy of the National Park Service Description An account of the resource Hd. qts 1st Regt, N.C. Troops Bivouac Near Fredericksburg, Va Jany 3, 1863 Capt. F. T. Snead AA Genl Doles Brigade Capt: I herewith transmit Five Hundred & thirty-seven ($537) dollars Contributed By My Regiment to the Fredericksburg Suffering : It was contributed as follows: Col. James McDowell 20.00 Lt. Col. H.A. Brown 20.00 Company A Lt. Morgan Comdy 26.00 Company B Sergt S.O. Curtis 75.00 Company C Capt Thompson 65.00 Company D Capt. Scott 51.00 Company E Lieut. Moore 00.00 Company F Lieut. Boone 53.00 Company G Capt. Lartham 62.00 Company H Lt. Mizell 30.00 Company J Capt. Foote 70.00 Company K Capt. Gee 55.00 Asst Surgeon L.C. Coke 10.00 $537.00 Very Respectfully Jno A. McDowell Col. -Transcript provided by the courtesy of the National Park Service Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource John A. McDowell Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource January 3, 1863 https://slaughtermurray.umwhistory.org/files/original/3f6f431af13ea996197d6a01104ab2e6.pdf f77a25fade45af25ecf558c9b8767ddb https://slaughtermurray.umwhistory.org/files/original/5753b72f85b9881d7ecd02268ee406ce.jpg 49dea433e200fa2fb0773092f00f1ec8 https://slaughtermurray.umwhistory.org/files/original/1c13eb53ad0f254349f73ffbc0fe7da1.tiff 2fcb63f54f94242707955ba9f457230a 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 31, 1863 (2) Subject The topic of the resource Letter from Capt. Jno. E. Howard, AAG, 1st MD Battalion to Mayor M. Slaughter dated 31JAN1863, near New Market, VA. Encloses $947.00 for sufferers, collected from 5th Co., 1st Maryland. In ink on blue lined sheet. Pinhole in the center and upper right corner torn away. UNIT ASSOCIATION: 1st MD Infantry -Information provided by the courtesy of the National Park Service Description An account of the resource <p style="text-align:left;">Camp 1st Maryland Battalion <br />near New Market, Va <br />January 31st, 1863 <br />To M. Slaughter Esq<br /> Mayor Fredericksburg, Va <br />My dear Sir <br />I am in recp't- of your favor of 22nd inst. You will please find enclosed 2 Drafts in Richmond in your favor for Nine Hundred and Forty seven dollars ($947.00) being amt handed me by Officers &amp; men of 5 companies of this Battalion to be appropriated towards relieving the wants of the recently distressed sufferers of your City. By dispensing the money as in your good judgement may best be accomplish this purpose, you will much oblige the contributors of it. Your very obedt Servt Jno. E. Howard Capt &amp; AAG 1st Md Battalion Please acknowledge recp't of the above J.E.H.</p> <p> </p> <p><a href="https://drive.google.com/open?id=0BwPtSjEU8AGWYmItaTF3TmhmOXc" target="_blank">Click here for audio</a></p> Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource John E. Howard Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource January 31, 1863