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Hollingsworth, William T., fl. 1861-1862 to James H. Hollingsworth

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00653.20.04 Author/Creator: Hollingsworth, William T., fl. 1861-1862 Place Written: Roanoke Island, North Carolina Type: Autograph letter signed Date: December 4, 1861 Pagination: 4 p. : envelope ; 23.8 x 18.4 cm. Order a Copy

Writes to his brother from Camp Georgia, North Carolina. Includes a green five cent postage stamp. Draft transcript is available.

Hollingsworth, William T., fl. 1861-1862
Hollingsworth, James H., fl. 1813-1877

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