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Tate, Jeremiah M., fl. 1829-1877 to Dorcus

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02082.08 Author/Creator: Tate, Jeremiah M., fl. 1829-1877 Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 8 September 1861 Pagination: 4 p. Order a Copy

Written in pencil to his cousin Dorcus. Writes with great optimism about his regiment being the best. Discusses camp life. Written from "Sanksters Cross Rodes."

Tate, Jeremiah M., fl. 1829-1877

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