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Blackman, Francis G., fl. 1861-1865 to Mary Blackman and his sister Ruth

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02159.20 Author/Creator: Blackman, Francis G., fl. 1861-1865 Place Written: Washington, District of Columbia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1861-1865 circa Pagination: 1 p. : envelope ; 18 x 14 cm. Order a Copy

Brief note to his mother and sister. Not dated. "Signed Francis G. Blackman, Washington D.C., Company K 7 Reg CV." Written in pencil.

Blackman, Francis G., fl. 1861-1865

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