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McLean, William, fl. 1854-1862 to Mary "Mollie" McLean

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02161.008 Author/Creator: McLean, William, fl. 1854-1862 Place Written: Harrisburg, Pennsylvania Type: Autograph letter Date: 24 June 1861 Pagination: 2 p. ; 25.1 x 19.8 cm. Order a Copy

They heard that Gen. Johnson was going to attack them with 20,000 men. They met them with 15,000 men. He describes some skirmishes. Later his promotion meant he was moved to B company.

Dewey, Orville S., fl. 1861-1902

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