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Hall, Edward H., fl. 1860-1917 to Belle Hall.

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02234.40 Author/Creator: Hall, Edward H., fl. 1860-1917 Place Written: Abingdon, Maryland Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1896/05/19 Pagination: 3 p. + env. Order a Copy

In a letter dated 19 May 1896 he recounted he was "exchanged & captured at Frederick Hall just before Lee's surrender."

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