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Blackman, James A., fl. 1861-1865 to Mary Blackman

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02159.04 Author/Creator: Blackman, James A., fl. 1861-1865 Place Written: Fairfax, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 17 September 1862 Pagination: 3 p. : envelope Height: 20.5 cm, Width: 13 cm Order a Copy

Writes to his mother. Speaks of the heavy load they have to carry; knapsacks, water, their guns and rounds. Stationary of the Headquarters 7th reg. R.I. Vol., Col. Z.R. Bliss. With an image of the United States Capital. Written in pencil.

Blackman, James A., fl. 1861-1865

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