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Blanchard, John, fl. 1862-1864 to Esther Ann Kinney

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02162.05 Author/Creator: Blanchard, John, fl. 1862-1864 Place Written: Culpepper, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 22 November 1863 Pagination: 4 p. : envelope Height: 25 cm, Width: 20 cm Order a Copy

re: Blanchard describes the skirmishes his regiment has with the Confederate troops around the Rappahannock River in the defense of Washington DC. He also describes his camp, saying, "the huts were constructed of bags plastered with mud…every thing was snug and comfortable."

Blanchard, John, fl. 1862-1864

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