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Tate, Jeremiah M., fl. 1829-1877 to his sister

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02082.05 Author/Creator: Tate, Jeremiah M., fl. 1829-1877 Place Written: Fairfax, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 26 June 1861 Pagination: 4 p. : Order a Copy

Written in pencil from Fairfax Court House, Virginia. Comments on the possibility of battle if the Yankees don't run. Expresses desire to capture Yanks and kill them. Describes a hard march to Fairfax.

Tate, Jeremiah M., fl. 1829-1877

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