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1. 197. Francis William Heyward to Mother -- August 23, ca. 1863

197. Francis William Heyward to Mother -- August 23, ca. 1863
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1863
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Letter from Francis William Heyward to his mother concerning a recent sojourn to Battery Wagner on Morris Island, probably written in 1863. Francis relates to his mother the dangers of his recent trip to the battery claiming "the enemy fired their shots so beautifully," and how he endured six nights of shelling while stationed there. Afterwards, Francis "went to the city for a day, and I met Pa at the Mills House." 3p. August 23, 1863.

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