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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02082.38 Author/Creator: Tate, Jeremiah M., fl. 1829-1877 Place Written: Darksville, Virginia Type: Autograph letter Date: 19 July 1863 Pagination: 4 p. : Height: 20.5 cm, Width: 17.6 cm Order a Copy

Describes the retreat through Maryland and Pennsylvania. Mentions the plentiful food. Describes the battle of Gettysburg & retreat. Written in pencil. May be missing conclusion. Author assumed based on letters of similar handwriting and content. See GLC02082.39.

Tate, Jeremiah M., fl. 1829-1877

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