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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: Masked Battery Camp Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 15 October 1861 Pagination: 4 p. ; 19.5 x 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.

Stafford, Robert, fl. 1837-1866

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