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Wright, Sereno A., fl. 1862-1863 [Collection of Sereno A. Wright, B company, 24th regiment, Connecticut, infantry] [Decimalized .01- .49]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02751 Author/Creator: Wright, Sereno A., fl. 1862-1863 Place Written: Various Places Type: Header Record Date: 1862-1892 Pagination: 47 items, 3 envelopes Order a Copy

Collection of a soldier in the 24th Connecticut Volunteers who died in Louisiana. Includes 43 letters, 3 envelopes, 2 wedding announcements, 1 funeral annoucement and 1 calling card. 34 of the letters date from 1862-1863, and the balance are family papers.

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