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15 March 1864

Harding, Frank, fl. 1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Nathan Harding

Written at Camp Berry, possibly Washington, D.C. Written on Magnus "Dying soldier" stationery. A soldier's letter addressed to his parents. Written on color stationery showing a soldier being borne-up by an angel. Year inferred from date written in contemporary hand on envelope and from stamped postmark. Soldier's family name and recipient's name inferred from envelope.

GLC08501

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