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Spencer, George A., fl. 1862-1864

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Title: [Collection of George A. Spencer] [Decimalized .01-.10]

Spencer served with the 7th Rhode Island Volunteer infantry, in I Company. He includes in his letters to his parents a sketched map (entrenchments before Petersburg) and diagrams of tents, and artillery. Spencer was captured at Fredericksburg and paroled. Also includes a handwritten poem titled "Ellsworth's Avengers."

GLC00653.21

December 25, 1862-December 29, 1862

Spencer, George A., fl. 1862-1864

Manuscript letter

Title: to his mother

Two letters on same sheet. The main portion contains a letter by Spencer to his mother (likely Mrs. Alice Spencer), written from "Camp parole Annaplis" (likely Annapolis, Maryland) and dated December 25, 1862. At the top of the first page is a brief introductory note written by Mary T. Gorham to Mrs. Todd, written from "Bristol" (likely Bristol, Rhode Island) and dated December 29, 1862. Gorham's letter states that below she has copied George's letter from the original, which was received by "Aunt Alice."

GLC00653.21.02