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McParlin, Thomas A., 1825-1897 to Mother and Brother

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02649.11 Author/Creator: McParlin, Thomas A., 1825-1897 Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 4 March 1862 Pagination: 2 p. : envelope ; 20.1 x 12.3 cm. Order a Copy

Sends news home. Comments on food including having a "porter house steak" for "Carnivale," weather conditions, and his schedule. Discusses supplies and surgeons for Wisconsin Regiments, with autograph letter signed on verso from Alida McParlin.

McParlin, T. A. (Thomas Andrew), 1825-1897

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