5th Virginia Cavalry

Item CON-9333

Description

Original Civil War Confederate soldier's letter. 1 page, written in period ink.


Camp Meador

21 April 1862

Colonel F. H. Archer
Commanding
1st Brigade

Dear Sir,

During our conversation on Saturday last, you remarked that, if an opportunity offered, you would embrace it, to send me to the Peninsula.

I am exceedingly anxious to go and write this note to ask, as a favor, that you do not forget it. Send me as soon as any opportunity occurs,

With the highest regards.

Yours truly,

James Chieves