Vance118
[Brown was reported absent sick in July-August 1862 and November-December 1864. He was captured at Hatcher’s Run on March 25, 1865 and confined at Point Lookout before being released on June 24, 1865.]
Wilson Hospital
May 28 1863
Mr Gov vance dear Sir I can say to
I have bin in bad health ever
since you left ar reg the 26 NC Co H [1]
Arch Brown I served under you some
12 months and they want to send me
to my Co I want to come and wait
on you that I want you to send for
me if you please I can wait on you
write to me as soon as you get
this and let me no what to do
write soon before they send me
off yours Archy Brown
- Vance commanded the 26th NC Inf. before he was elected governor