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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02158.17 Author/Creator: Bartlett, George O. (fl. 1862-1865) Place Written: Fairfax, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 22 June 1863 Pagination: 3 p. ; 20.5 x 12.5 cm. Order a Copy

He writes about the move to Alexandria and being out flanked by the Confederate cavalry. As he writes about walking through the place where the Second Battle of Bull Run took place, he remarks that is "sad to se the Bons of Dead men Bleachin in the Sun, thare is the Rellicks of War strewn all a round for miles." He has also been separated from his Battery. Written in pencil.

Bartlett, George O., fl. 1862-1865

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