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Thompson, Wilmot, fl. 1864-1901 to my dear wife

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02740.45 Author/Creator: Thompson, Wilmot, fl. 1864-1901 Place Written: Washington, District of Columbia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 20 June 1865 Pagination: 4 p. : Height: 12.7 cm, Width: 20.6 cm Order a Copy

He is very homesick these days but doen't think it will be much longer. He expects to stay in their current location until they are discharged. He has a breakfast of fried ham and potatoes.

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