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Wolcott, Laurens W., fl. 1861-1865 to Mother

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00653.11.01 Author/Creator: Wolcott, Laurens W., fl. 1861-1865 Place Written: Louisville, Kentucky Type: Autograph letter signed Date: June 9, 1865 Pagination: 4 p. : Height: 26.5 cm, Width: 21.2 cm Order a Copy

He is on his way way home. He describes the journey so far. They are lucky the government aren't trying to keep them in service after the war, as they could have done. If they did, they would be breaking their trust. Letter written near Louisville, Kentucky.

Wolcott, Laurens W., fl. 1861-1865

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