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McLean, William to Mary "Mollie" McLean

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02161.030 Author/Creator: McLean, William Place Written: Richmond, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 21 June 1862 Pagination: 1 p. ; 26.4 x 20.3 cm. Order a Copy

Her husband informs her he has been taken prisoner. He assures her, however, that he is very comfortable.

Dewey, Orville S., fl. 1861-1902

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