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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00653.11.30 Author/Creator: Wolcott, Laurens W., fl. 1861-1865 Place Written: Stewartsville Type: Autograph letter signed Date: December 27, 1861 Pagination: 4 p. : Height: 27 cm, Width: 21 cm Order a Copy

Laurens W. Wolcott writes that there are some people who say they have defective arms, but he thinks their weapons are very well-made. He says they have been living on 2 meals per days and he has enjoyed good health. He writes that they marched at midnight looking for Rebels but they did not find any.

Wolcott, Laurens W., fl. 1861-1865

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