Richard Rouzie, Jr. Near Hagerstown, M.D. to "Sister" (Susan M. Rouzie, Lloyds, Essex County, Virginia), 1863
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- Box 1, Folder 4
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Gives an account of the Battle of Gettysburg; fell back Saturday morning thinking they had been severely whipped, but learned the Yankees had fallen back 12 hours earlier; still is certain "our boys" have been checked for the first time; brigade acted gallantly, taking several flags; our brave little Adjutant took one; Thomas Powers was taken prisoner; Dr. Jno. T. Boughan had right arm amputated; George Smither was killed; is pleased to get her letters, but right now "news of fish fries and teaparties make us have hard thoughts". ALS. 3pp.
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