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1861-1865 ca.

Envelope

Title: Envelope

The envelope has a image of a lady next to a pillar, with names wrapped around it, as well as a flag wrapping around it. With a caption that reads "Pillar of Glory"

GLC06627.03.018

1861-1865 ca.

Envelope

Title: Envelope

The envelope has a image of a an sitting getting stabbed by a man in a uniform. With a caption that reads "Dr. Scott- Now Jeff Davis, I shall have to let a little bad blood out of your system."

GLC06627.03.019

25 September 1861

Personius, Walker V., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Parents

GLC03523.36.01

12 December 1861

Personius, Walker V., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Wife

GLC03523.36.03

2 September 1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Parents

GLC03523.36.18

4 September 1863

Personius, Charles William, fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Parents

GLC03523.36.19

February 21, 1864

Personius, Charles William, fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Parents

GLC03523.36.23

1861-1865

Envelope