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Regiment: 17th Michigan Infantry
Battles Mentioned: Spotsylvania Court House, Virginia
Historical Figures:
Lynchburg V.A.
May 18th /64
Dear Father
As there is a chance
now to send a few lines
now
I am going to let you know where
I am. I am a prisoner there
was 90 men 6 line officers & our
Lieut Col of our regt captured
near Spotsylvania Court House
V.A. on the 12
th of May we were
marched to Gardansville & from
there we came to this place on
the cars this morning, I am
well & in good spirits. there is
26 of our company here I can
write but a few lines this time.
From your affectionate Son
Byron
P.S. you need not write until you hear from
me again B
Direct to Lynchburg V.A.
Not the Co & regt
[On Envelope:]
Mr David Anthony
Bedford
Calhoun Co
Mich
Per flag of truce
