Wolcott, Laurens W., fl. 1861-1865 to Father
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00653.11.25 Author/Creator: Wolcott, Laurens W., fl. 1861-1865 Place Written: Richmond, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: April 24, 1862 Pagination: 4 p. : Height: 27 cm, Width: 21 cm Order a Copy
Laurens W Wolcott writes that the 42nd regiment passed by and he got to see people he hadn't seen in a while. One of four gunboats was captured in battle. Afterwards more than half the company was sick but they are feeling better now. The weather has been good and a lot of fruit is growing. The letter written in Camp Montgomery.
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