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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00653.11.31 Author/Creator: Wolcott, Laurens W., fl. 1861-1865 Place Written: Stewartsville Type: Autograph letter signed Date: March 30, 1862 Pagination: 4 p. : Height: 27 cm, Width: 21 cm Order a Copy

Laurens W. Wolcott writes that he wants his father to send him newspapers like the Independent. He mentions that the weather has been pleasant, and that more troops keep arriving.

Wolcott, Laurens W., fl. 1861-1865

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