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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02082.42 Author/Creator: Tate, Jeremiah M., fl. 1829-1877 Place Written: Orange, Virginia Type: Autograph letter Date: 12 September 1863 Pagination: 2 p. : Height: 25.1 cm, Width: 20.2 cm Order a Copy

Describes his leisure time. Reports that they are being sent to Chattanooga. Complains about the complaining men of the South. Describes how Lee treated deserters: he shot them.

Tate, Jeremiah M., fl. 1829-1877

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