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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00653.11.05 Author/Creator: Wolcott, Laurens W., fl. 1861-1865 Place Written: Savannah, Georgia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: January 23, 1865 Pagination: 4 p. : Height: 26.5 cm, Width: 21 cm Order a Copy

The letter discusses that the third and fourth division of their corps broke up camp and crossed the river to Hutchinson Island. Bad times ensued for the third division. 300 mules were drowned and the wagons overflowed.

Wolcott, Laurens W., fl. 1861-1865

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