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Pendleton, Alexander S., 1840-1864 to his mother

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00836 Author/Creator: Pendleton, Alexander S., 1840-1864 Place Written: Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: August 10, 1862 Pagination: 2 p. : Height: 20 cm, Width: 13 cm Order a Copy

Letter written in pencil, just after the battle of Cedar Mountain, Virginia. He discusses their victory over Banks and the death of Morgan.

Pendleton, Alexander S., 1840-1864

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