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Crosby, Abner S., fl. 1861 to his aunt

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00273.01 Author/Creator: Crosby, Abner S., fl. 1861 Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: August 12, 1861 Pagination: 4 p. : Height: 20 cm, Width: 13 cm Order a Copy

Abner S. Crosby describes life in the 7th Pennsylvania after the First Battle of Bull Run. He discusses the deaths of friends in battle. Written on attractive patriotic stationery. With P.S.: "my pen is very poor- [inserted: so you must] excuse poor writing" (on side near signature).

Crosby, Abner S., fl. 1861

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