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Richard C. Bridges, presumably to his sister, [28 February or 1 March 1863]

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Identifier	bridges_13
Title	Richard C. Bridges, presumably to his sister, [28 February or 1 March 1863]
Author	Bridges, Richard C.
Date	[28 February or 1 March 1863]
Location	Lee County (Va.)
Subject	Confederate States of America. Army. Mississippi Infantry Regiment, 11th. Company A
Broader Subject	Confederate States of America -- Archival resources Confederate States of America. Army -- Military life
Description	Partially damaged letter from Richard C. Bridges describing his regiment's move from Goldsboro, N.C.
Transcript	[The top of this letter was torn off, but evidently it was written the last of February or first of March, 1863] - write to you this morning, although I have but little hopes of getting a chance of mailing my letter. We left our old camp at Goldsboro on the 16th and came by the cars to this place arriving here yesterday morning. The object of moving us was to reinforce Gen. Pryor who has command of this portion of our army. His force is said to be some 7,000 able men. Four miles from here on the other side of a stream called Blackwater is said to be a force of Yankees 25,000 strong, whom we have to oppose. Gunboats can run up the Blackwater (torn off) - open box cars in the rain and cold. It seems as if we are always moved in the worst weather that comes. It is still raining a cold steady rah which is very disagreehfiie. Thanks to energy and attention of our officers we were able to bring all our baggage and tents which are now doing us excellent service in protecting us from the cold and rain. I hated to leave North Carolina very much. We were living finely there, with plenty to eat and excellent quarters. We we are also treated very kindly by the citizens. More so than we ever were in Virginia. I have not the least idea how long we will stay at this place, probably a month and probably not another day. But I hope we will not stay here long, as I do not like the country. I must bring my letter to a close. You must excuse this poor apology for a letter as circumstances will not admit of a better one. Direct your letters to Ricjimmnd. Be sure and put it after this style, R. C. Bridges, Co. A, llth Miss. Regt., Davis Brigade. Write soon. I will write again first chance. Yours fraternally, R. C. Bridges
Type	text
Original Format	correspondence
Original Collection	Richard C. Bridges Collection
Collection Finding Aid	http://purl.oclc.org/umarchives/MUM01789/
Citation	Richard C. Bridges Collection, Special Collections, University of Mississippi Libraries
Rights	This item is free from copyright and may be reproduced without prior consent.

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