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Carlin, William Passmore, 1829-1903 to unknown

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02463.02 Author/Creator: Carlin, William Passmore, 1829-1903 Place Written: Chattanooga, Tennessee Type: Autograph note signed Date: January 16, 1864 Pagination: 1 p. : Height: 12.7 cm, Width: 19.9 cm Order a Copy

Carlin, Brigadier General of Volunteers, declares: "There is not money sufficient in the world to compensate a soldier for the dangers of one battle. Nothing but patriotism, honor and the force of military discipline will induce men to engage in battle."

Carlin, William Passmore, 1829-1903

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