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Drowne, Byron P., 1848-1933 Letter to his mother and photograph of Byron P. Drowne [Decimalized .01- .02]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC01008.02 Author/Creator: Drowne, Byron P., 1848-1933 Place Written: Charleston, South Carolina Type: Header Record Date: 21 October 1864 Pagination: 2 items. Order a Copy

Letter from 16-year-old Drowne to his mother, written on the USS "Catalpa" off Charleston. Accompanying photograph.

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