Wolcott, Laurens W., fl. 1861-1865 to Sister
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00653.11.29 Author/Creator: Wolcott, Laurens W., fl. 1861-1865 Place Written: St. Louis, Missouri Type: Autograph letter signed Date: December 18, 1861 Pagination: 4 p. : Height: 27 cm, Width: 21 cm Order a Copy
Laurens W. Wolcott writes that on Thursday night they were taken out of their tents to go to Stewartsville. They were expected to have a major skirmish there, but nothing happened. Letter written at Benton Barracks (also know as Camp Benton).
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