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Nicholson, Charles, fl. 1864-1865 [Collection of Charles Nicholson, battery L, 5th regiment, Pennsylvania, heavy artillery] [Decimalized .01- .12]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02171 Author/Creator: Nicholson, Charles, fl. 1864-1865 Place Written: Various Places Type: Header Record Date: 1864-1865 Pagination: 10 items + 5 envelopes + 2 photographs Order a Copy

Charles Nicholson was a Private in the 5th Pennsylvania Heavy Artillery, Co. L. Other letters were written by another soldier in the same family, to their cousin Alice. Writes about Lincoln's death and a cousin's death in Libby prison. Collection contains 10 items, 5 envelopes, 2 photographs, as well as various clippings.

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