Blackman, Francis G., fl. 1861-1865 to Thomas Blackman
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02159.16 Author/Creator: Blackman, Francis G., fl. 1861-1865 Place Written: Washington, District of Columbia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 7 October 1864 Pagination: 2 p. : envelope Height: 16.5 cm, Width: 13 cm Order a Copy
Writes to his father. States he is in General Rite's [Horatio Gouverneur Wright?] brigade and mentions General George McClellan. They are sailing for North Carolina soon and expect a battle as there is a large Confederate force there.
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