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Stone, E.W. (fl. 1861-1865) to dear wife

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02182.21 Author/Creator: Stone, E.W. (fl. 1861-1865) Place Written: Annapolis , MD Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 26 September 1861 Pagination: 8 p. ; 13.5 x 21.5 cm. Order a Copy

He describes the service and the biblical text that was read. He also describes a man named Cutting wo spent more money that anyone else. His days are filled with drilling and picket duty

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