7 10 83 https://slaughtermurray.umwhistory.org/files/original/8a41218880070cf00d025c2abc2cda7b.pdf 89c87b613f98794df5c54f7be3e3ffb8 https://slaughtermurray.umwhistory.org/files/original/f9e802265d26f87f220abefbf2b66d82.jpg 6c5d36c69c20ca160574748331fbfb39 https://slaughtermurray.umwhistory.org/files/original/28738949e73bd88df21028ca64f13f6a.jpg f3e32ece380c60ad3583bcc5cf12e623 https://slaughtermurray.umwhistory.org/files/original/9cefb5170e20f4eb43453dc5313922f0.tiff d9d849b4b3e2a56d585a1f66b42b9c8f https://slaughtermurray.umwhistory.org/files/original/169f94bf5dc7c569fde3d7d5a6f09740.tiff 594ca7b100bdbe3c7be68f8420e330be 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 October 24, 1864 Subject The topic of the resource From George Murray to his parents, dated 24OCT1864. Explains that the invalid corps was intended to keep men in the service until they were well enough to be activated again. Performing guard duty at Meade's H.Q.'s. Will try to send invalid jacket home. Men in the brigade refer to Meade as Uncle George. In ink on lined folder stationary "P&P" mark at top. Soiled on the back. Small tears at bottom and left. UNIT ASSOCIATION: 114th PA Infantry -Information provided by the courtesy of the National Park Service Description An account of the resource Headquarters Army of Potomac Oct 24th /64 Dear Father & Mother. I received your last letter a few days ago but had not time to answer it. You said that you thought the invalid Corps was permanent while I was at the Hospital I saw several that were returned to their regiments the invalid Corps originally intended to keep those men in the Service that were not fit for duty at the present time but in course of time might become fit for duty the service thereby was not injured because these men took well men places as the duty they had to perform was light. I will send you $20. by this letter. We are doing guard duty at Genl Meade's Headquarters we are not considered as belonging to any division us the sixty eight and third Penna Cavalry all on duty at these Headquarters form what is called the Provisional Brigade. Our old division now forms the third Division of the second Corps. We do not have to go into the fights now. They are now building the railroad on across the weldon railroad towards the southside railroad. The pickets keep diring at each other that is about all that is going on at present but you may look out for some exciting news before this reaches you. You need not send me any paper but every time that you write you may send me a postage stamp. I am in good health and hope these may find you the same. The old Connecticut is laying at City Point. I intended to have gone down there Sunday but I could not get a pass as the Provost Marshall transacts no business on Sunday. The men in the brigade always call General Meade uncle George. Every time one of the big guns goes off the men have a saying among them there goes there another vote for Abe. I have told you all that I know at present. I will try and send my invalid jacket home. I will try and send it to Uncle Add. We are encamped on a farm the buildings are on it yet and the women live in it yet. I am in good health. I must I was never so well as I have been since I left the Hospital in April. Yours George Murray. P.S. All of the Bustleton boys are well. -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 October 24, 1864 https://slaughtermurray.umwhistory.org/files/original/4793753478493d99ddad10f98ec28f45.pdf 9fc605a8209fe9295d8004c5bf7ff42a https://slaughtermurray.umwhistory.org/files/original/c2ec78ae78dc99e9f848de8b2d0ed092.jpg 81e0307f3d6050f9ac545bdc3806d167 https://slaughtermurray.umwhistory.org/files/original/06f817ecab5b6e6c66a08de655dc50ab.jpg c3d41298f5d487018031e051d2301b30 https://slaughtermurray.umwhistory.org/files/original/8a53c4e7bf66471376aebc4d046a1589.tiff a1bbbf37678a369773edbdef66c350f0 https://slaughtermurray.umwhistory.org/files/original/317a734d041fe8adb60c77a595cc8fe4.tiff df2d109c23b7ba6150109a7e881e4bcb 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 February 25, 1865 Subject The topic of the resource From George Murray to his parents, dated 25FEB1865. The rebels are getting desperate and deserting heavily,at the rate of up to 50 a day. Also desertion to the rear. Says most have served their time and are discouraged. Reports that Lee is building corduroy roads to the rear to haul his guns off. The paymaster has not yet come. In pencil on lined folder stationary, soiled and creased. Torn along the edges. "Paris" mark at top. UNIT ASSOCIATION: 114th PA Infantry -Information provided by the courtesy of the National Park Service Description An account of the resource Headquarters Army of Potomac Feb 25th /65 Dear Father & Mother. I received your letter dated the 19th yesterday morning. It found me in good health. I also received a letter from Maggie this morning. A few days ago I received a letter from Grandpap he said they were all well. On the 22nd they fired a salute in front of Headquarters. Yesterday they fired a salute in honor of the victory at Wilmington. All of the Bustleton boys are well. In my last letter to you I told you to send me a pair of stockings and a hat I was not sure whether you received it or not. The rebs are getting desperate they are making dashes into our lines but we are prepared for them. The rebs desert over to our lines at the rate of fifty a day they bring guns and horses with them they get paid according to their value. They say that most of the men's time is out and that they are discouraged and that where one comes over to our lines a hundred deserts to their rear they also say that Genl Lee is building Corduroy road to the rear for to haul his guns off so some fine morning we will find. them gone. I received the February number of Authers from Maggie a few days ago. The paymaster has not come yet but they has been some talk of his coming soon. But I have told you all of the news. Give Chappy a big kiss for me. Give my respects to all of my friends. Write soon. Your Son. 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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 January 30, 1865 Subject The topic of the resource From George Murray to his parents, dated 30JAN1865. Received their box and asks for more writing paper. Genl. Meade offering 25 day furloughs to the cleanest and best soldier in each regiment. Read that Genl. Meade was relieved of command of Army of Potomac. Says he is a great favorite and Grant is not much thought of there. In ink on folder stationary, embossed seal at top. Faded and soiled. UNIT ASSOCIATION: 114th PA Infantry -Information provided by the courtesy of the National Park Service Description An account of the resource Headquarters Army of Potomac Jan 30th /65 Dear Father & Mother. I received your letter of the 19th inst on the 25th and I received the box on the 28th everything was all right. I am in good health as also all the rest of the Bustleton boys. Frank Brows is home on a ten days furlough. Genl Meade has issued an order for giving the cleanest and best soldier in the different regiments a furlough for twenty five days. S. Hammond of Company D carried the palm in our regiment. I wish you would send me some more writing paper as I am out again. I see by the papers that Genl. Meade is relieved of the command of the Potomac Army. I cannot tell you what effect it will have on us yet. Genl. Meade is very great favorite in the army. Grant is not much thought of down here. But I must close I am writing this by the firelight. Write soon. 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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 July 15, 1864 Subject The topic of the resource From George Murray to his parents,dated 15JUL1864,City Point. Transporting wounded. Genl. Grant came aboard last night. In pencil on lined sheet, seal at top left. Creased, soiled on the back, faded. 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 City Point July 15th /64 Dear Father & Mother. As I have not heard from you for several weeks I thought that I would write a few lines to you. I am in good health, and hope these will find you the same. The fourth I spent on my way to Washing. with a load of wounded. We laid her about a week and then got a load and took them to Fort Mon. and then went to Norfolk and coaled up. Genl. Grant came on board last night. We expect to get loaded today but where we are to go to is more than I can say. If you do not hear from me very often you must not be worried. The State of Maine has taken a load to Boston. I received a letter from Aunt Sarah. I am well. 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 July 15, 1864 https://slaughtermurray.umwhistory.org/files/original/2a17c8a65884bfb35d4cf227c04bd480.pdf 94a1c9cdceec3fdd7e92454d33cd1182 https://slaughtermurray.umwhistory.org/files/original/2fddff9878e4c6af302e35008be54c25.jpg 582003d8026f4c6522a8e557ac34c793 https://slaughtermurray.umwhistory.org/files/original/eac46828c07c8585e743e0bb9cf4d21d.jpg f0fb5c19f9a2e60b6cabef3bbb10ea9c https://slaughtermurray.umwhistory.org/files/original/3cd29b5f0bd86ae0c63d4be8e049ccdd.tiff 9647be76ea144f1fc13db34fb70eee90 https://slaughtermurray.umwhistory.org/files/original/d6761fc4ca72008a0e01094d0c6792aa.tiff 59223b3d3ed0bbb374285b31e1b5e9fa 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 December 8, 1864 Subject The topic of the resource From George Murray to his parents, dated 08DEC1864. Asks for stockings and stamps. Tells of troop movements and the possibility of leaving camp. In ink on lined sheet," Paris" at top. Yellowed on the back, small tear lower 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 Headquarters Army of Potomac Dec 8th /64 Dear Father & Mother As I want a few things sent to me I thought that I would write you a few lines to let you know that I am in good health and hope these few lines will find you the same. I want you to send me a couple of pair of woolen stockings as quick as you can as the one's I have got are worn out send them as near to my fit as you can. I would draw them but the last stockings drawn by the company looked like old stockings darned up and you could not wear them more than once before they were full of holes. I want you to send me some postage stamps too. The first and third divisions of the sixth Corps have returned from the valley they say it was very cold up there. It is quite warm down here the flies bother us so in the daytime so that we cannot sleep without covering our faces. We do not need a fire in the middle of the day we would call it Indian Summer in the north. Still there are some exceptions to this but they are few. The sixth Corps relieved the fifth and the fifth and part of the second started on a march we do not know where but we are to be ready to move at a moments notice. We all dread leaving our huts now that everything is comfortable. Be sure and send the stockings and stamps. Give my respects to all of my friends. Write soon. Your Son George 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 December 8, 1864 https://slaughtermurray.umwhistory.org/files/original/3037711065f4e0e837ed88e41c531f75.pdf c5d50254ef0e36ca6c4044c186236ddc https://slaughtermurray.umwhistory.org/files/original/936dfa444f72aba225699e2434cad480.jpg 86d7fbe385d0a080fe141e00431b64b9 https://slaughtermurray.umwhistory.org/files/original/6e9b4b5527ebde96c69e326557c75387.jpg e869a35e03ffbca88f344cd329ba2311 https://slaughtermurray.umwhistory.org/files/original/1499cbf849d8648bac9806c67aa59145.tiff 13f19f9d010f01ce29b627497dc23373 https://slaughtermurray.umwhistory.org/files/original/9522470a869a2fa7172a733fc09937e3.tiff d0d3ee5a8b686def99a7befba69e772e 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 December 15, 1862 Subject The topic of the resource From George Murray to his parents, dated 15DEC1862, from battlefield near Fredericksburg. Troop movements, lost his knapsack. Lost 35 from the regiment. Asks for stamps and stationary. In pencil on lined sheet, seal at top. Creased and soiled, especially on back. Faded. Treated 7/1994 by S. Filter/J. Herrick. UNIT ASSOCIATION: 114th PA Infantry -Information 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 December 15, 1862 Description An account of the resource From the battlefield Near Fred. Dec 15th 1862. Dear Father & Mother. I sit down to let you know that I am safe and sound. Tell Mr. Helen that Fred is safe. Al Beal, Ed Simms, C. Wells, Has Bill and Charley Gentry Joe Niles and all of the Bustleton boys are safe and sound. Ed Dewees was not in the battle as he was sick in the Hospital. We entered the battlefield about two o'clock on Saturday afternoon, and were relieved about five or six o'clock Monday morning. We left camp about 5 o'clock Thursday morning, and marched about quart. of a mile from camp where we laid all of that day till about five o'clock, we then started and marched down to the railroad about a quarter of a mile from the river and opposite to Fredericksburg; we started the next night and marched three or four miles down the river bank and crossed the river the next morning about three or four miles from the camp. When we entered the field the rebels were throwing shells thick and fast. Monday night about nine o'clock we silently left the battlefield, and crossed the river again; Tuesday morning we started again and arrived at our old camping ground about ten o'clock. All of the boys are sound and well. I wish you would send me some papers with an account of the battle. I received the four dollars that you sent me by the major, and also that dollar you sent to me in a letter. We have had orders to fix up or tents, as warm as possible. I would like to have some towels as I lost my knapsack. The loss in our regiment is estimated to be about thirty five. But I must close. I wish you would send me some paper, envelopes and postage stamps. Yours G. Murray. -Transcript provided by the courtesy of the National Park Service https://slaughtermurray.umwhistory.org/files/original/50be2915b74836a2cb639587473ad2ed.pdf 9f61fd6cc27a400e45da6b1778d46538 https://slaughtermurray.umwhistory.org/files/original/84f4ebe02de62775092f333b3ea48a22.jpg 3ac25cf642fac8223a1c53e2756bf60e https://slaughtermurray.umwhistory.org/files/original/2a3e7ca676f45d9d3b54fee2403ab2c7.tiff 79ec7f9ea3287230d752ee61d1ef8ceb 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 June 28, 1864 Subject The topic of the resource From George Murray to his parents, dated 28JUN1864, Alexandria, VA. Asks them not to be so worried and frightened for his health and safety. In pencil on lined sheet, "P&P" crest at top left. Creased and yellowed, faded. 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 Alexandria Va. June 28th /64 Dear Father & Mother. Dr. Hood has just handed me a letter that he received from you and I now sit down to write you that I am well and still on the boat. We are stopping to coal up before going after another load. Hereafter if you do not receive a letter from me do not be worried for if anything is wrong I will write to you or get some else to do it. I have enjoyed good health ever since I cam aboard of the boat. I am well. Dr. Hood ordered me to write this to you. Answer this soon. Do not (not) be frightened so easy. 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 June 28, 1864 https://slaughtermurray.umwhistory.org/files/original/30fd1a09e856917a5939186093d58d18.pdf f66e901a5be1745518323dec4bf12f58 https://slaughtermurray.umwhistory.org/files/original/36e7a75b065c9bb370d52702bab05c6b.jpg a8fa81252d7cc4361a158eb81017d442 https://slaughtermurray.umwhistory.org/files/original/9e22f8d6a23cb3d92e774cc5d5643a54.jpg 358db4da330aee5ccaac271f5e294e2f https://slaughtermurray.umwhistory.org/files/original/1efacf61018f225fffeadb309580ea99.tiff 13e88dd442427a26dee807cbf0d8f1ef https://slaughtermurray.umwhistory.org/files/original/8c2f9b1e4d849907e676e7b590704d78.tiff 261c34cc0597fe8c22e3e7820b79392c 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 April 18, 1863 Subject The topic of the resource From George Murray to his parents, dated 18APR1863, Potomac Creek. Concerns packing up to move camp. Makes passing reference to Battle of Fredericksburg. In pencil on lined sheet, embossed mark at upper left. Tear at lower right corner. Stained along left corner. UNIT ASSOCIATION: 114th PA Infantry -Information provided by the courtesy of the National Park Service Description An account of the resource Potomac Creek Apr 18th /63 Dear Father & Mother I received your letter of the 12th inst last evening and was very glad to hear from you. We have not been paid off yet. I wish you would send me the papers with an account of the bombardment of Charleston. When you wish to send me anything you can do it by a man by the name of Swain who brings boxes and packages for the Scott Legion he has a room in Goldsmith's Hall on Library Street he is with the regiment waiting for them to get paid off so that he can carry it home. A few days ago we were packed up already to move they took away our blankets and all of our clothing but a change and give us eight days rations we had to carry five days in our knapsacks and three days in or haversacks they only left us have our overcoat to carry then it commenced to rain Thursday (so the) that the movement was either delayed or put off so yesterday they brought our blankets back to us and kept our other things. All of the Cavalry have left, and several regiments laying along the railroad have moved off. A cavalryman came along yesterday and said that the rebs have left Fredericksburg and that the pontoons are laid and that the women and children were passing backwards and forwards across the river but it will not do to believe all that you hear. We cannot tell whether we will move or not yet. All of the Bustleton boys are well. I am well and hope these few lines will find you the same. Answer soon but I must close as it is after taps. Yours George 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 April 18, 1863 https://slaughtermurray.umwhistory.org/files/original/106ef16d158544f19fe7ff1259c747f6.pdf 19f646ef4eeaf7bc25865169d4dc81e2 https://slaughtermurray.umwhistory.org/files/original/d3b529309c1b9e9495caa19f1c4b4c70.jpg 6a49914ceb755fde5eb1bd98d2db2d02 https://slaughtermurray.umwhistory.org/files/original/9047a77561fe18b237bdcdceb1cd83ac.tiff 874649dbe863cda300d8ffd58222c6d4 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 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