Title	Letter from James Graham to sister Agnes, Richmond, VA, April 13, 1865
Subject	Graham, James--Correspondence. Graham, James--Military service. United States. Army. Pennsylvania Infantry Regiment, 206th (1864-1865)--Biography. United States—History—Civil War, 1861-1865—Military life—Union—Personal narratives. United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865--Surrenders. United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865--African Americans. Richmond (Va.)--History--Civil War, 1861-1865. United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865--Sources.
Description	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.]
Creator	Graham, James
Date	April 13, 1865
Format	PDF
Identifier	GC53
Source	Historical and Genealogical Society of Indiana, PA
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