52nd Virginia Infantry

Item CON-9897

Description

Original Civil War Confederate letter. 1 page, written in period ink.


Fork of Waters
September 22, 1861

General,

I send you by special express a letter just received from Colone McDonald. I was disposed to move with my regiment and Shoemaker’s Battery in the direction of Petersburg for prompt cooperation in any movement in that quarter. But in view of all that has occurred, I feel unwilling to take a step without your concurrence. I hope you will be able and will be disposed to resume the enterprise which was interrupted so not much more disappointment.

May I ask your instructions at the earlies practicable moment.

Very Respectfully,
Your Obedient Servant,

John B. Baldwin
Colonel
52nd Virginia Regiment
Commanding

General H R. Jackson
Commanding
New Bern River