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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02618.009 Author/Creator: Stafford, Robert H., fl. 1837-1866 Place Written: Fairfax Station, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 15 October 1861 Pagination: 4 p. : Height: 19.5 cm, Width: 23.5 cm Order a Copy

He writes that he received the blanket and requests his shoes and suspenders. He will send his pistol along with some money home. Written at Camp Masked Battery

Stafford, Robert, fl. 1837-1866

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