1 10 19 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/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 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/03c669e8f1d196b6a04605248321888d.pdf c799a2694662f796f1b9bae921913df4 https://slaughtermurray.umwhistory.org/files/original/a63a535d24809e33fd2de9ba05fbdda5.jpg abd3420c3f0d0af004afc207d9cf22dc https://slaughtermurray.umwhistory.org/files/original/e3681ef492990c4bf3a0889713ffb26d.tiff a720f97f8ca61448ec0c74918f36797f 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 2, 1863 Subject The topic of the resource Letter to Lt. James P. Smith of the Headquarters of the 1st Virginia Artillery. The letter is dated January 2, 1863, from a camp near Bowling Green, Va. The letter sends a $1224.00 contribution for the relief of the citizens of Fredericksburg. In ink on blue-lined paper; signature line missing; badly faded. UNIT ASSOCIATION: 1st VA Artillery -Information provided by the courtesy of the National Park Service Description An account of the resource Hd.qr 1st Va Arty <br />Camp near Bowling Green <br />Lt. Jas. P. Smith A.D.C. ___<br /><br /> Lieutenant: I send $122__ the subscription of the six companies now under my command for the Fredericksburg sufferers. It would have been larger but for the fact that the men's pay has not yet been received, and that other calls have recently been made upon their liberality. Hoping that by this means some little suffering may be relieved. <br /><br />I am <br /><br />Very Respy.<br /><br /><br />-Transcript provided by the courtesy of the National Park Service<br /><br /><a href="https://drive.google.com/open?id=0BwPtSjEU8AGWVk11ODY3Wkw1TzQ" target="_blank">Click here for audio</a> Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Unknown Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource January 2, 1863 https://slaughtermurray.umwhistory.org/files/original/37fd19f0fa6f82dc5ab590b370d53a28.pdf 725140bab75d48e62d8877c634c6a841 https://slaughtermurray.umwhistory.org/files/original/9d78e99f4784c4f4ef7b4ca7c3536fe3.jpg 420e6b34c4b1af7c5a7b76687d3bd689 https://slaughtermurray.umwhistory.org/files/original/275124f440f7b5fdbdea9109f32891c0.tiff 936b33865da83cb87464c821a5afe984 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, 1863 Subject The topic of the resource Letter from R.C. Morgan, AAG, to Lt Jas. P. Smith ADC, HQ 2nd Army Corps, dated 21JAN1863, HQ A.P. Hill's Light Div. Encloses $10,448.60 in contributions which, added to that of 14th and 45th GA already turned over to Mr. Slaughter, made a total of $11,817.60 for Fredericksburg. In ink on a blue sheet, stained, with damage along folds. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION - EMINENT FIGURE ASSOCIATION: Smith, J.P. UNIT ASSOCIATION: 2nd VA Infantry; 14th and 45th GA Infantry -Information provided by the courtesy of the National Park Service Description An account of the resource H[ead Qrs] A.P. Hill's Light Division Jany 21st 1863 Lieut. I have the honor to transmit herewith the amount subscribed by the Light Division for the benefit of the Fredericksburg Sufferers, amounting to Ten thousand, four hundred and forty eight dollars & sixty cents. ($10,448 60/100). The subscription of the 14th and 15th Georgia Regts (Thomas' Brigade) was handed in to Mr. Slaughter by Reg Commanders, amount Thirteen Hundred & Sixty nine dollars ($1369) which added to the amount herewith, will be Eleven thousand, eight hundred & seventeen dolls. & sixty cents ($11,817 60/100) the amount subscribed by this Division. Very Respectfully your Obd. Servant R.C. Morgan A A. Genl Lieut Jas P. Smith A.D.C. Hd Qts. 2nd Army Corps -Transcript provided by the courtesy of the National Park Service. Additions bracketed. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource R. C. Morgan Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource January 21, 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/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/72c86567357ffa6389e82a499bec301d.pdf 27e517bf628e7dbc2c5eed5c652f6c28 https://slaughtermurray.umwhistory.org/files/original/efda24f9f5bcdec81278ac8eb82ceba0.jpg a86d33f799940476b5ead808b7384124 https://slaughtermurray.umwhistory.org/files/original/9527e06ea285b1cb73d61d8e680f26a7.tiff 6f54eaceaa5d0210b0b8eabad1ced5ef 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 Subject The topic of the resource To Mayor Montgomery Slaughter (wartime Mayor of Fredericksburg), enclosing $2291.50 for 1st, 7th, 11th, 24th and 3rd Virginia Regiments and H. Q. Kemper's Brigade, Jan. 31, 1863. Signed W. T. Fry, AAG. Fair condition. -Information provided by the courtesy of the National Park Service Description An account of the resource Head-Quarters Kemper's Brigade Jany 31st 1863 Hon. M. Slaughter Mayor of Fredericksburg Sir, Enclosed herewith I have the honor to send you two thousand two hundred and ninety one dollars and fifty cents ($2291. 50/100), being a part of the subscription of this Brigade to the sufferers of your city. The Brigade subscribes as follows: Head-Quarters --------- $170.00 1st Va. Regt. --------- $421.00 7th “______” --------- $771.00 11th “______” --------- $401.50 24th “______” --------- $523.00 $2291.50 3d “______” --------- $505.00 Total for the Brigade $2796.50 The subscription of the 3d. Va. Regt. has already been handed to the Rev. Mr. August by the Col. of the Regiment. I have the honor to be sir Very Respy Y[r] O[bdt Servt] W T Fry AAG -Transcript provided by the courtesy of the National Park Service. Additions bracketed. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource W.T. Fry Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource January 31, 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