[Getty McGuire], Winchester, [Virginia], to Rebecca [Powell],n.p., 8 January [1866-1870?].

Containers:

Box-folder 5:3

Extent:

8 pages.

Scope and content:

Writes of their sorrow at the death of Hugh [Holmes McGuire] (brother of cousin); whose wife just had a child; asks Rebecca to come visit, since the war is over; gives news about who owns the Powell's old home; tells what each of her relatives is doing; gives news about friends; discusses the death of her aunt who never recovered after the Yankees burnt her house down; mentions how many soldiers cannot find employment. [Hugh Holmes McGuire MW battle of High Bridge.]

Physical description:

AL. Incomplete, last part of letter missing.

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