As another Lame Cherry exclusive in matter anti matter.
The death of the Confederacy was at the hands of General Phil Sheridan in his forces turning the Confederate right flank at Petersburg in crushing Pickett's command as it attacked Sheridan.
This forced General Lee from his trenches and this dispatch was captured as the Army of Northern Virginia was in flight at Amelia Court House.
It is heart wrenching to read the death of an Army as it is viewed from within.
"AMELIA C. H., April 5, 1865.
"DEAR MAMMA:
"Our army is ruined, I fear. We are all safe as yet. Shyron left us sick. John Taylor is well— saw him yesterday . We are in line of battle this morning. General Robert Lee is in the field near us. My trust is still in the justice of our cause, and that of God.
General Hill is killed. I saw Murray a few minutes since. Bernard, Terry said, was taken prisoner, but may yet get out. I send this by a negro I see passing up the railroad to Mechlenburg.
Love to all.
"Your devoted son, "Wm. B. TAYLOR, Colonel."
nuff said
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