Letter to Margaret L. Kent, 1863

Scope and content:

Written from Culpepper, Virginia. Letter regards life at camp. Also included is an enclosure from Thomas T. Munford (VMI Class of 1852) to Margaret L. Kent.

Language:

English.

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Camp Near Culpeper CH

Dear Mama

Maggie is looking nearly as well now as when I left. I never knew a horse to become as much attached to any one in my life. I have been offered $800 for her several times. Tell uncle Archer if Pa is not at home to know what Mr. Billy Barwell will take for his brown horse and if he will take $500 for him to let me know as Capt Steptoe wants a horse and cannot get one at any price. There is no news. Never forget to mention him in your letters and tell him to try and get well. Tell Sister & cousin K I don't want such short letters. Love to all. I am your attached son, Kent.

[The following letter from Col. (later Brigadier General) Thomas T. Munford, VMI Class of 1852, was enclosed in Langhorne's letter]

Hd Qts 2 Va Cav

My dear Mrs. Langhorne

I think we will have an active campaign and hope the vandals may soon be driven across the Potomac again. With my kindest regards to Mr Langhorne, Lizzie & all of the little ones believe me very truly

Subjects:

Confederate States of America. Army—Virginia Cavalry Regiment, 2nd
Soldiers -- Confederate States of America -- Correspondence
Correspondence

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