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Lewis, Henry, fl. 1863 to cousin Charlie

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00653.25 Author/Creator: Lewis, Henry, fl. 1863 Place Written: Fredericksburg, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: January 3, 1863 Pagination: 4 p. : Order a Copy

Lewis describes the destruction in the town from artillery when Union forces occupied it. He mentions pickets and surveillance balloons, and talks about morale. Letter written from Camp Opposite Fredericksburg, in Virginia.

Lewis, Henry, fl. 1863

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