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26 November 1862

Waterhouse, Richard, 1832-1876

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Rose Waterhouse

To his wife, discussing military life. Says there is much sickness, notes his current position, comments that the people of Arkansas are not as loyal to the Confederacy as Texans, and describes the destruction committed by the Federal army along the Mississippi.

GLC03220

circa 1861-1865

Bradbury, John S., fl. 1861-1865

Header Record

Title: [Collection of John S. Bradbury, 3rd regiment, Iowa, light battery] [Decimalized .01- .10]

Letters from John S. Bradbury to his brother, Samuel, dating from 1861 through 1865. They include notable statements of support for Lincoln.

GLC03523.39

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