Richmond Acker letter, 1862.

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Richmond Acker letter, 1862.

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In this 1862 letter, Richmond Acker tells his sister about his experiences serving in the Confederate Army in Virginia. Of particular interest is Acker's description of military life in a Confederate camp and Confederate attitudes toward Union soldiers. He also details a failed attempt made by the Union army to capture eight Texas Rangers. Acker was a private in Hampton's Legion, South Carolina Infantry.

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