Letter. Rufus A. Barrier, Kinston, North Carolina, aboard the train for Petersburg, to Mathias Barrier, Mt. Pleasant, North Carolina, 1864 May 8
File — Box: 2, Folder: 86
Identifier: MSN/CW 5057-86
Scope and Contents
Barrier is bound for Petersburg. He is greatly fatigued and has been "in the saddle" for 21 days. He reports that Washington, North Carolina has been evacuated by the enemy. The regiment had been about to march on Newbern, North Carolina when they received new orders to proceed to Virginia.
Dates
- Creation: 1864 May 8
Conditions Governing Access
Persons interested in consulting this collection should contact the curator for Americana in Rare Books and Special Collections.
Language of Materials
English
Physical Description
ALS, 2 pages on 1 sheet.
Repository Details
Part of the University of Notre Dame Rare Books & Special Collections Repository