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Hugunin, James R., 1861-1863 [Diary of the 12th Illinois by Major James R. Huginin sent to Governor Richard Yates]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02746 Author/Creator: Hugunin, James R., 1861-1863 Place Written: Various Places Type: Diary Date: 1861-1863 Pagination: 52 p. : Height: 15 cm, Width: 9 cm Order a Copy

With contemporary manuscript copy of record of the 12th Illinois sent to Governor Richard Yates by Major James R. Huginin.

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