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James and John Booker Collection 1861-1864

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This collection consists of ca. twenty-six items, 1861-1864, chiefly the letters of John Booker (1840-1864)and James Booker (1840-1923)of Pittsylvania County, Virginia,to their cousin, Chloe Unity Blair (1839-1875); electrostatic copies of Bible records for the Booker and Blair families; and electrostatic copies of typed transcripts of the letters. The original bound volume of the transcripts was returned to the donor.

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James and John Booker Collection 1861-1864

Scope and Content

This collection consists of ca. twenty-six items, 1861-1864, chiefly the letters of John Booker (1840-1864)and James Booker (1840-1923)of Pittsylvania County, Virginia,to their cousin, Chloe Unity Blair (1839-1875); electrostatic copies of Bible records for the Booker and Blair families; and electrostatic copies of typed transcripts of the letters. The original bound volume of the transcripts was returned to the donor.

James and John Booker, [n.p.], letter to Chloe Unity Blair, 1862 4 p.

James begins by apologizing for the tardiness of his letter: he explains that he has been ill. He then discusses the practice of substitution (arranging for a replacement in the army), concluding that it is having a bad effect on the Confederate Army. He also discusses his work assignment and his health. In a separate letter on the same paper, John tells his cousin about his cold and sore throat. He also states that there is currently no fighting, but he can hear the Yankees firing cannonade "down on the river."

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