Swain, Julius Marshall (1835-1911) to his mother
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00653.10.07 Author/Creator: Swain, Julius Marshall (1835-1911) Place Written: Washington, D.C. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 7 June 1863 Pagination: 4 p. ; 24.8 x 19.9 cm. Order a Copy
Written from Georgetown, in Washington, D.C. Is anxious to take the right classes and pass his exam to prove his worthiness to receive a good commission. Recognizes that family at home is opposed "to my joining a negro regiment," but is anxious to serve his country. Has ordered a life insurance policy.
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