Blackman, James A. (fl. 1861-1865) to his friend Bennett
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02159.06 Author/Creator: Blackman, James A. (fl. 1861-1865) Place Written: Fredericksburg, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 2 February 1863 Pagination: 2 p. ; 25 x 20 cm. Order a Copy
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