Robert Saunders at Richmond to his wife Lucy, 1863
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- Box 1, Folder 10
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Accepted a position as quartermaster of the Pittsylvania District and will be relocated to Danville. Will stop at Pittsylvania on his way to Danville. Was offered a higher paying position but turned it down to be able to go to Danville and be close to the family. Eventually he will hold the rank of captain and that will reward him with a higher salary. Then he can buy from the commissary "sugar, bacon, flour, salt, etc. and this not for myself, but for my family." at government prices.
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