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Letter from James Graham to sister Agnes, Richmond, VA, April 13, 1865

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Graham, James

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This is a letter from James Graham to his sister Agnes while in Richmond, Virginia dated April 13, 1865. He mentions the wet weather and that the mail has started coming so that soon his regiment will soon receive their letters. He writes that they have had duty but it has not been as hard as picket duty. He is guarding an old Secessionist's house against looters and, although the old man treats him with civility, he does not trust a Secessionist. He believes they will be going home soon and that there will not be any more fighting because General Lee and Johnston have surrendered. [Lee surrendered on April 9, 1865]. He notes that his regiment had the first African Americans in Richmond, [the 25th Corps were African American troops. The 206th was recognized officially as the first regiment to enter Richmond after Lee's surrender.]

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  1. African Americans
  2. African Americans. Richmond (Va.)
  3. Biography. United States
  4. Civil War
  5. Civil War, 1861 1865
  6. Civil War, 1861 1865. United States
  7. Correspondence. Graham, James
  8. Graham, James
  9. History
  10. Military Life
  11. Military Service. United States. Army. Pennsylvania Infantry Regiment, 206th (1864 1865)
  12. Personal Narratives. United States
  13. Sources
  14. Surrenders. United States
  15. Union
  16. United States

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