Slaughter-Murray Papers

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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…

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…

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.…

Fredericksburg June 24th 1862 Genl Rufus Kng Commanding Division US Army Sir, I herewith send a communication for Maj Genl McDowell, which I respectfully request may be forwarded to him at your earliest convenience. Your many acts of courtesy and…

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…

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…

Camp 1st Maryland Battalion near New Market, Va January 31st, 1863 To M. Slaughter Esq Mayor Fredericksburg, Va My dear Sir 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…

Richmond January 6th, 1863

Montgomery Slaughter Esq
Mayor of Fredericksburg

Dear Sir,

We have been surprised and disappointed that we have not heard from the receiving and distributing committee in Fredericksburg. We have (Rec) but one…

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…

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…
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