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Title A name given to the resource Murray Letters Subject The topic of the resource The "Subject" heading of each letter in the Murray 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 NPS, with the exception of March 1, 1864; May 6, 1864; and November 18, 1873, which were transcribed by Kathleen MacIndoe. Description An account of the resource This collection contains letters primarily written by George Murray addressed to his parents. Military service and medical records are also housed inside the collection. 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 1, 1864 Subject The topic of the resource From Benj. B. Wilson to Mr. and Mrs. Jos. H. Murry, 01MAR1864, New Orleans. Safe arrival of Mrs. Wilson, living in the Garden District. Receiving numerous invitations to receptions and parties. "... to my old house guard soldier George, I hope he has entirely recovered from his wound." In ink on lined folder stationary, "Head Quarters Defenses, New Orleans. Medical Director's Office" letterhead. Page 4 soiled. Good condition. -Information provided by the courtesy of the National Park Service Description An account of the resource Headquarters, Defences New Orleans Medical Director’s Office New Orleans, March 1st 1864 My Dear Friends, I suppose that you will be gratified to hear of the safe arrival of Mrs. Wilson in New Orleans. She and my little boys arrived out after a rough voyage in good health and spirits. We have now gone to housekeeping in a rebel house in the “Garden District” of the city and are enjoying New Orleans life very much indeed. Our house is a very large one, and all the furniture with [trifling] exceptions remained just as when the owner left. There was a woman occupying it to protect and take care of it and I got an order from General Brooks for her to leave. The furniture is of the most elegant and costly kind, and when occupying and enjoying it as we do we cannot help realizing how mad were the authors, of this wicked rebellion. My duties at present almost entirely of an executive character, receiving reports, issuing orders ____ does not occupy more than four or five hours of my time daily and I have ample opportunity of contributing to the comfort and happiness of my family. Mrs. Wilson rides out daily either on horseback or in carriage and Sammy has as much riding as he wants, which he never had before I believe. My position as Medical Director on Genl. Reynolds staff brings me invitations to all the receptions and parties public and private (and their name is legion) that are given in the city, but the sorrow occasioned by the recent terrible death of my poor brother has made us feel indisposed to mingle in scenes that would otherwise have been gratifying. The public receptions given by Mrs. Banks and others given in a semi official capacity we felt it a duty to be present at. I send you programme of the grand masquerade of the 22nd of February. It was a most brilliant affair and was attended by probably eight hundred people. None were allowed upon the dancing floor except such as were in costume, but the entire seats of the opera house which is very large was filled by persons in plain dress who came as spectators. The sight was a novel one to me and very pleasing. The dress of every nation and class people and of every age was represented and many of the characters most excellently carried out. Please give my kind regards to all my old neighbors and friends in Bustleton. My thoughts always go back to my old home and to the many happy days I spent there. Remember me especially to Mr. and Mrs. _______ and their family and to Dr. and Mrs. [Kempton] and Mr. and Mrs. [Morgan] _________. And to my old Home [Grand Soldier] George, hope he has entirely recovered from his wound. Very sincerely your friend, Benj. B. Wilson -Transcript provided by Kathleen MacIndoe Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Benjamin B. 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Title A name given to the resource Murray Letters Subject The topic of the resource The "Subject" heading of each letter in the Murray 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 NPS, with the exception of March 1, 1864; May 6, 1864; and November 18, 1873, which were transcribed by Kathleen MacIndoe. Description An account of the resource This collection contains letters primarily written by George Murray addressed to his parents. Military service and medical records are also housed inside the collection. 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 14, 1863 Subject The topic of the resource From George Murray to his parents, dated 14MAR1863, Potomac Creek. Building log huts and performing picket duty. Lt. Col. Cavada resigned after being court martialed for cowardice in the Battle of Fredericksburg. In pencil on lined sheet, soiled slightly on back. Embossed mark at upper left. Treated 7/1994 bu S. Filter/J. Herrick. UNIT ASSOCIATION: 114th PA Infantry -Information provided by the courtesy of the National Park Service Description An account of the resource Potomac Creek Va. March 14th 1863 Dear Father & Mother. I received your letter of the 1st inst a few days ago, I also received letters from you last night, dated the 6th & 8th. We have been so busy with our huts that I have not had time to answer your letters, and we were on picket for three or four days. We have had pretty stormy weather lately. I received the letter with the receipt, also the letter with the money it it. I made a mistake Collis is not Brigadier, he is only acting, but I think he will be made one before he returns again. You say you cannot see why Lieu Col. Cavada should not be made Col. he has resigned, he was court martialed for cowardice in the battle of Fredericksburg, and he then resigned. All of the troops have left except the 2nd and 3rd Army corps, so that it comes hard on us, because it leaves so much duty for us to perform. There is some talk in camp, that they are going to throw up entrenchments. Your letters found me in good health. We are getting along right well with our log huts. All of the boys are well. But I must close. Yours G. 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For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Murray Letters Subject The topic of the resource The "Subject" heading of each letter in the Murray 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 NPS, with the exception of March 1, 1864; May 6, 1864; and November 18, 1873, which were transcribed by Kathleen MacIndoe. Description An account of the resource This collection contains letters primarily written by George Murray addressed to his parents. Military service and medical records are also housed inside the collection. 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 2 and 6, 1863 Subject The topic of the resource From George Murray to his parents, dated 06MAR1863, Potomac Creek. Received a letter, money, and newspapers from them. Writing while on picket duty about 8 miles from camp. In pencil on lined sheet, faded and stained. Upper and lower right corners torn away. Embossed mark at upper left. Second letter (cat 3760) on reverse. Treated 7/1994 S. Filter/J. Herrick. UNIT ASSOCIATION: 114th PA Infantry -Information provided by the courtesy of the National Park Service Description An account of the resource (Pieces of paper are torn off the edges of this letter) Monday March 2nd Dear Father & Mother I received your letter of the 21st inst, a few days ago, but I had not time to answer it; but as I have some spare time now I will answer it. We are out on picket or rather the reserve, about eight or nine miles from camp. We have been out now for three days and on the reserve all of the time; a few days ago the rebels made a raid into this part of the country, so that they thought best to strengthen the pickets. I am well at present, and hope these few lines will find you the same. We have not moved yet, but most of the army has. All of the boys are well. I think is better since he heard of his discharge. There seems to be a gr:eat many boxes at Birney's Head-quarters. We expect to return to camp either today or tomorrow. I received the money, I have received several newspapers also. Write soon. It is a beautiful day. We are laying in a woods, with plenty of dry wood around us. Yours G. Murray (back above letter) March 6th Camp Near Potomac Creek Dear Father & Mother We returned from picket on the third, we were on the reserve all of the time. On the fourth we were ordered to pack up and march for a new camp. We reached camp about two o'clock. We lay near the Potomac Creek Bridge. I am well, and hope these will find you the same. Has has been sent to the hospital. G. 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For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Murray Letters Subject The topic of the resource The "Subject" heading of each letter in the Murray 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 NPS, with the exception of March 1, 1864; May 6, 1864; and November 18, 1873, which were transcribed by Kathleen MacIndoe. Description An account of the resource This collection contains letters primarily written by George Murray addressed to his parents. Military service and medical records are also housed inside the collection. 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 20, 1863 Subject The topic of the resource From George Murray to his parents, dated 20MAR1863, Potomac Creek. Received his box, though some of the things were broken. Mentions a friend who is in the hospital. The 20th Indiana has joined Ward's Brigade and the 50th PA has joined theirs. Says his letters are not longer because he has no news. In pencil on lined sheet, embossed mark at upper left. Soiled and stained, especially at folds. UNIT ASSOCIATION: 114th PA Infantry -Information provided by the courtesy of the National Park Service Description An account of the resource Potomac Creek Mar. 20th Dear Father & Mother As it is storming outside, and we cannot do anything today, I though that I would sit down and write you a few lines. I received my box the 14th, everything was good, but I lost my jelly as usual, as the lid came off, and the jelly spilt over everything; the glass bottle that had the pickles in got broke, but it did not hurt anything; everything was good, the jelly looked as if it had just been spilt, the wagons brought it into camp. Joe Miles says that half of his things were taken out. I am well and hope these few lines will find you the same. Has is in the division Hospital, and I believe he is better, the boys that have seen him all say that he is cleaner. Our brigade is a Pennsylvania Brigade now, it is composed of regiments from Pennsylvania, the 20th Indiana has left us and gone into Wards Brigade, and we took the 57th Pennsylvania out of Wards, and put in this Brigade. You ask me to write longer letters, I will tell you the reason why, I do not, because I have no news to tell you. But I must close. Yours G. Murray. -Transcript provided by the courtesy of the National Park Service Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource George Murray Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource March 20, 1863 https://slaughtermurray.umwhistory.org/files/original/97afdc3e3596e6e1978ae184b25d65f4.pdf 35ed623c5fcb51728a7f7123a2e7499f https://slaughtermurray.umwhistory.org/files/original/9cce34708d59a015acdf810d723375c7.jpg e32ba8ddb027dc2a1ee8671fb0388a76 https://slaughtermurray.umwhistory.org/files/original/3ab603f07513b039444ee7f7b9464a7f.tiff de2a69184d31976dfddbbf622fe61d70 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 Murray Letters Subject The topic of the resource The "Subject" heading of each letter in the Murray 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 NPS, with the exception of March 1, 1864; May 6, 1864; and November 18, 1873, which were transcribed by Kathleen MacIndoe. Description An account of the resource This collection contains letters primarily written by George Murray addressed to his parents. Military service and medical records are also housed inside the collection. 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 22, 1863 Subject The topic of the resource From George Murray to his parents, dated 22MAR1863, Potomac Creek. Received a box and newspapers, and asks them to send him a comb. Describes his log hut. Complains of all the mud. In pencil on lined sheet, slightly stained, embossed mark at upper left. Treated 7/1994 by S. Filter/J. Herrick. UNIT ASSOCIATION: 114th PA Infantry -Information provided by the courtesy of the National Park Service Description An account of the resource Potomac Creek Mar 22nd 1863 Dear Father & Mother I received your letter of the 15th inst last evening, and was very glad to hear from you. I received my box, and everything was good in it. You ask me if I can manage to keep war, might think so if you saw what a roaring fire we keep in our fireplace, there are five of us in our hut, and each one carries a stick of wood for the fire. I am not troubled with my feet, but one thing I am troubled with is mud, everywhere you go you get over shoetop in it. You want to know whether we have any shelter, we have log houses built four or five logs high with a chimney and bunks raised about a foot from the ground. The major is getting awful strict, so that he is getting the men down on him. I am well and hope these few lines will find you the same. They call this place Blair. I receive the papers that you sent to me. I would like you to send me a comb that will shut up in a newspaper. Yours G. Murray -Transcript provided by the courtesy of the National Park Service Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource George Murray Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource March 22, 1863 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. 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Title A name given to the resource Murray Letters Subject The topic of the resource The "Subject" heading of each letter in the Murray 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 NPS, with the exception of March 1, 1864; May 6, 1864; and November 18, 1873, which were transcribed by Kathleen MacIndoe. Description An account of the resource This collection contains letters primarily written by George Murray addressed to his parents. Military service and medical records are also housed inside the collection. 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 27, 1863 Subject The topic of the resource From George Murray to his parents, dated 27MAR1863, Potomac Creek. On guard duty while rest of the regiment is at the marriage festival at Genl. Birney's Head Quarters. Reviewed by Gov. Curtin and Genl. Birney the day before. Describes the location of the camp, and rumors of a reorganization. In pencil on lined sheet, small tear at the bottom, embossed mark at upper left. Treated 7/1994 by Filter/Herrick. UNIT ASSOCIATION: 114th PA Infantry -Information provided by the courtesy of the National Park Service Description An account of the resource Potomac Creek Mar. 27th 1863 Dear Father & Mother. I received your letter of the 22nd inst, last evening, and as all the rest of the regiment has gone to the marriage festival over to General Birneys Headquarters, and I was left behind as a guard, I thought it a good opportunity to answer it. Yesterday we were reveiwed by Gov Curtin and Genl. Birney. Our camp is on the same side of the railroad as it was before, about a mile from the bridge, but we can see it, because our street lays up on a high hill, (there is a regiment or two of cavaly encamped at the foot of the hill) it may not be quite a mile, but I think it is. The Corn Exchange lays about two miles from us on the other side of the railroad. All of the boys are well with the exception of Fred Helen. I am well and hope these few lines will find you the same. Bill Gentry says that Has expects to get his discharge today. There are rumors in camp that each company is to have two pack mules, and that this division is to be the flying division. Each company in the regiment is divided into squads, under the control of a Sergeant who is held responsible for the appearance of the men under his control. Write soon. I almost forgot to say that I wrote to Grand pap. Hurray. Yours G. Murray -Transcript provided by the courtesy of the National Park Service Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource George Murray Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource March 27, 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/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/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