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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00653.11.20 Author/Creator: Wolcott, Laurens W., fl. 1861-1865 Place Written: Near Dallas, GA Type: Autograph letter signed Date: February 17, 1863 Pagination: 4 p. ; 14.1 x 20.8 cm. Order a Copy

He just returned from a three day march. They marched through the dark and the rain and encountered fallen logs. He requests butter and dried apples. Pages missing.

Wolcott, Laurens W., fl. 1861-1865

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