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Wolcott, Laurens W., fl. 1861-1865 to Sister Mary

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00653.11.13 Author/Creator: Wolcott, Laurens W., fl. 1861-1865 Place Written: Atlanta, Georgia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: August 14, 1864 Pagination: 3 p. : Height: 20.5 cm, Width: 26 cm Order a Copy

He reports all the fun they had for the past 9 days. They've had picnics and seen fireworks for the Fourth of July. But now they are back at work building an advanced entrenchment.

Wolcott, Laurens W., fl. 1861-1865

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