John Marshall Pearl letter, 1861.

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John Marshall Pearl letter, 1861.

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Typescript of letter tells of condition in camp and describes men suffering the from cold and from lack of clothing. Marshall states that Gen. Loring is in command now that Robert E. Lee has gone to RIchmond. Marshall reports that no Union troops are nearer than Cheat Mountain.

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