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Stone, E. Wyman, fl. 1861-1865 to Berdille

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02182.08 Author/Creator: Stone, E. Wyman, fl. 1861-1865 Place Written: Richmond, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 26 July 1861 Pagination: 4 p. ; 26.2 x 21 cm. Order a Copy

Many men have bowel complaints. He took off one day to have his picture taken and he will send a copy along. He hopes to go to Medford to see Abby soon. Fred Sanderson arrived and is now enlisted in his company. Written in Camp Lincoln

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