Robert Saunders at Richmond to his wife Lucy, 1863
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- Box 1, Folder 7
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Raining in Richmond and has a cold. Only going between his room and the boarding house. Didn't go to church. Spending time writing letters. Has sent Bob the permission he desires to go to church "out of ranks." Daughters are coming to Richmond to see him and stay at Mrs. Clayton's. Doesn't see much of other boarders. Has not been out at night except to get oysters. Has seen only Mr. Branch, Mr. Custis and Alfred Shield. Intends to visit acquaintances soon. Misses Lucy, the grandchildren. Offers regards to Mr. Wilmer and friends. Writes of the possibility of promotion in his branch of the Treasury. Robert Taylor trying to find a position for him in his department. Not optimistic about his prospects. Mr. Waller has left the department and returned to Williamsburg. Writes of "little fight" between Confederate cavalry and Yankees on road from Williamsburg in James City County.
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