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Thomson, George F., fl. 1862-1865 to Mother

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02743.17 Author/Creator: Thomson, George F., fl. 1862-1865 Place Written: New Orleans, Louisiana Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 7 April 1863 Pagination: 4 p. : Height: 26.5 cm, Width: 21.5 cm Order a Copy

They are camped in the city opposite New Orleans.They've been having pleasant food like green peas, new potatoes and lettuce. Two large mules will be arriving from New Orleans. Written in the neighborhood of Algiers, New Orleans, Louisiana.

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