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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02082.06 Author/Creator: Tate, Jeremiah M., fl. 1829-1877 Place Written: Manassas Junction, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 27 July 1861 Pagination: 4 p. : Order a Copy

Written in pencil. Discusses First Bull Run, 10,000 fighting against 800, and 15,000 killed and wounded

Tate, Jeremiah M., fl. 1829-1877

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