Davis, William B., fl. 1861-1862 to his parents and sisters
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02160.02 Author/Creator: Davis, William B., fl. 1861-1862 Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: February 9, 1862 Pagination: 4 p. : Height: 20.3 cm, Width: 12.5 cm Order a Copy
Describes his regiment's participation in the Battle of Roanoke Island. Written in pencil on patriotic stationery.
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