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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02182.30 Author/Creator: Stone, E. Wyman, fl. 1861-1865 Place Written: Newburn Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1 April 1862 Pagination: 4 p. : Height: 26 cm, Width: 21 cm Order a Copy

He lays in bed all day and night and this aggravates him. He says the Rebels do not take suck good care of their wounded and left one man with his leg cut off alone to die.

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