Blackman, James A. (fl. 1861-1865) to Mary Blackman
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02159.12 Author/Creator: Blackman, James A. (fl. 1861-1865) Place Written: Greensupsburg, Kentucky Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 21 December 1863 Pagination: 4 p. ; 20.5 x 12.5 cm. Order a Copy
Writes to his mother that his living situation is good at present as they are quartered in a tavern. Asks "...have you any coperheads there if you have you can consider them worse than the rebels for they are seting fear in the Soldiers rear."
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