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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02618.015 Author/Creator: Stafford, Robert H., fl. 1837-1866 Place Written: Davis Fort Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 22 February 1862 Pagination: 4 p. ; 27 x 21.5 cm. Order a Copy

Says he has recently been paid. Remains positive despite recent victories of the yankees.

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