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6 October 1861: “We have heard of great victories, of late, in other quarters. Why is there no fighting in this section?”

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Item description: Letter, 6 October 1861, from Charles Woodward Hutson to his mother, discussing life in camp as part of the Hampton’s Legion South Carolina Infantry. He expresses his frustration at the relative inactivity on the front during this period … Continue reading →

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