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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02743.25 Author/Creator: Thomson, George F., fl. 1862-1865 Place Written: New Orleans, Louisiana Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 20 June 1863 Pagination: 2 p. : Height: 14 cm, Width: 21 cm Order a Copy

They are in New Orleans and will probably go to Carrollton four miles away to camp.

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