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Lay, Creed A., fl. 1861-1864 to his wife

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC01013.06 Author/Creator: Lay, Creed A., fl. 1861-1864 Place Written: Smithland, Kentucky Type: Autograph letter signed Date: January 18, 1862 Pagination: 4 p. : Height: 20.3 cm, Width: 12.5 cm Order a Copy

Letter written from "Smith Land," Kentucky (likely Smithland, which is near Paducah), though the place name is slightly illegible. Lower third of first page has been torn away. Patriotic letterhead.

Lay, Creed A., fl. 1861-1864

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