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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02159.18 Author/Creator: Blackman, James A., fl. 1861-1865 Place Written: Lebanon, Kentucky Type: Autograph letter signed Date: January 20, 1865 Pagination: 3 p. : envelope Height: 19.5 cm, Width: 12.5 cm Order a Copy

Writes to his mother that he has no interesting news at present but that he is "... rejoiced to hear of the Union Victorys in other places surely the day Star of peace will soon apear to gladen the hearts..."

Blackman, James A., fl. 1861-1865

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