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Bartlett, George O., fl. 1862-1865 to Ira Andrews

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02158.12 Author/Creator: Bartlett, George O., fl. 1862-1865 Place Written: Falmouth, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 24 April 1863 Pagination: 4 p. : envelope ; 20.5 x 13.5 cm. Order a Copy

He discusses his health, the harshness of the weather, and his hopes of coming home for a "bolle of hur best bread and milk, dun up in thew yankey style." Bartlett ends with instructions on where and what he would like to see Mr. Andrews do with the money he is sending.

Bartlett, George O., fl. 1862-1865

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