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4 April 1865: “I think the end of the great conflict between the North and the South is close at hand.”

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Item Description: Letter from William Horn Battle to his son Kemp Battle.  He writes about hearing that Petersburg and Richmond had been evacuated and he feels the war will soon be over.  He also mentions that Kemp’s mother is almost … Continue reading →

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6 March 1865: ” What have you decided to do with your family and yourself in case the enemy come to Raleigh?”

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Item Description: William Horn Battle was born in Edgecombe County in 1802, graduated from the University of North Carolina in 1820. He served on a commission that revised the statutory laws of North Carolina in 1833. In 1840, he was appointed … Continue reading →

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