Lay, Creed A., fl. 1861-1864 to his wife
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC01013.09 Author/Creator: Lay, Creed A., fl. 1861-1864 Place Written: Tennessee Type: Autograph letter signed Date: April 5, 1862 Pagination: 3 p. ; 20.3 x 12.6 cm. Order a Copy
Written on patriotic stationary. Written from "Shilow pits burg Landing hardin Co tenn," most likely Shiloh and Pittsburg Landing, in Hardin County, Tennessee. Written just before the beginning of the Battle of Shiloh.
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