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Thompson, A.W., fl. 1862 to Father, Mother and Brother

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02745.019 Author/Creator: Thompson, A.W., fl. 1862 Place Written: Knoxville, Tennessee Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 15 December 1862 Pagination: 2 p. : envelope Height: 18 cm, Width: 21 cm Order a Copy

He is currently in the hospital but will soon be sent to Murfreesboro. He advises his brother not to join the army as he will have to endure many hardships.

Fellows, Enoch Q., fl. 1843-1918

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