Flinn, John William (fl. 1863) to A. M. Flinn
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC04573.07 Author/Creator: Flinn, John William (fl. 1863) Place Written: Point Lookout, Maryland Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 31 December 1864 Pagination: 1 p. : docket : envelope ; 20 x 12.3 cm. Order a Copy
He has not received a letter since 26 November. He encloses a clothing permit, which will allow his father to send him items from home. The permit is to be fastened to the articles of clothing and "permit inside" is to be written on the box. He requests: "(1) hat (1) coat (1) pr pants 2 shirts 2 pr drawers 1 pr shoes 1 towel & handkerchief & smoking tobacco."
John William Flinn was a member of the 17th Mississippi Infantry in Barksdale's (Humphrey's) Brigade, McLaw's (Kershaw's) Division.
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