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Wood, Matthew, fl. 1862-1865 to Sarah Wood

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02176.25 Author/Creator: Wood, Matthew, fl. 1862-1865 Place Written: Savannah, Georgia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: January 17, 1865 Pagination: 4 p. : Height: 20.4 cm, Width: 25.8 cm Order a Copy

Written from Savannah, Georgia to his wife. Predicts they are "preparing for another grand march the Lord only knows what the result will be, we hope the success will crown our effort." Mentions that the rest of his regiment that had been left behind during the march from Atlanta to Georgia because of they lacked equipment rejoined the regiment by way of New York. Says the general opinion is that they will next proceed to South Carolina.

Wood, Matthew, fl. 1861-1865
Wood, Sarah, fl. 1862-1865

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