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Pendleton, Alexander S., 1840-1864 to Rose

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00835 Author/Creator: Pendleton, Alexander S., 1840-1864 Place Written: Winchester, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: December 9, 1861 Pagination: 4 p. : Height: 26 cm, Width: 20 cm Order a Copy

Alexander S. Pendleton writes to his sister. He discusses personal news, a skirmish, and General Rosecrans at Cumberland. She requests she send him a song. Letter written on blue paper.

Pendleton, Alexander S., 1840-1864
Rosecrans, William S. (William Starke), 1819-1898

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