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American Civil War ➔ Letter, Charles E. Hulbert To H. B. Hulbert from Hanover Town VA
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This collection of letters was written by Charles E. Hulbert of Watertown, NY to his brother H. B. Hulbert of Watertown, and his mother, Mrs. J. M. Hulbert of Grand Rapids. They were donated to the Museum by a local family who visited the Museum's "Thank God for Michigan: Stories from the Civil War" exhibit. The letters will be added to the Museum's extensive archival holdings from the Civil War. They offer a soldier's point of view on many aspects of the conflict, but particularly notable is Hulbert's vocal anti-slavery stance. He calls slavery a "curse" and in 1864 wrote, "Thank God, slavery has received its death blow. And I believe God will bless us for resolving to do even at this day, what ought to have been done years ago, viz. to abolish the institution which was a curse to the owner and the owned."; Hanover Town VAMay 29th 1864
My Dear Brother:
We have just crossed the Pamonkey River on a pontoon. Our whole army is across, no fighting today things look favorable. We join the 5th Corps this afternoon. Our Brigade passed through the very Garden of Eden, passing through Bowling Green. We left Alexa the next morning after you started- have had a very pleasant time. Am so glad you came down.
Write soon but don't send Mr. D's note until I write for it.
If a piece of poetry should be printed in the Journal about the flag you might give Haddock that I wrote 2 years ago to put in just before it. Otherwise keep it still.
The weather is very warm. Forgive me for making you sleep outdoors at Alexa. Love to all, wish I could attend Church with you today.
Captain Scoville of Gen. Patrick's staff is here & takes the mail soon.
Goodbye , In Love & haste your brother Charlie
Pray ever for us
