Thursday, December 20, 2012

1862 December 21 Norfolk, Va.

[from the message book of Lt. Thomas S. Seabury, 3rd New York Infantry]

Dec. 21st
  To Capt. Liebenan
     A lighter is here with
     30 sacks salt passed by
     Capt. Judson-shall I
     let her pass
          (Signed) Col. W


Dec. 21st
  To Capt. Liebenan
     The Dolly is
     here shall I let her pass?
          (Signed) Col. W


Dec. 21st
  To Col Wardrop
     Keep the salt &
     keep the Dollie.
               (Signed) Genl. Viele

MSS 10781

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