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Stafford, Robert H., fl. 1837-1866 to sisters

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02618.007 Author/Creator: Stafford, Robert H., fl. 1837-1866 Place Written: Richmond, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 12 July 1861 Pagination: 4 p. : Height: 20.3 cm, Width: 25.6 cm Order a Copy

describes initial days as a soldier, camping grounds, food, the company

Stafford, Robert, fl. 1837-1866

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