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Stone, E.W. (fl. 1861-1865) to Dearly Beloved

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02182.06 Author/Creator: Stone, E.W. (fl. 1861-1865) Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: Pagination: 4 p. : envelope ; 13.5 x 21 cm. Order a Copy

In Fitchburg they marched about and then took the cars again. They got to Lincoln Square where they marched around until it was time to set up camp. The tents arrived late. He asks for his beloved to send him some dish cloths. They got their rations.

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