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Wright, Sereno A., fl. 1862-1863 to Mother and Sister

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02751.01 Author/Creator: Wright, Sereno A., fl. 1862-1863 Place Written: Camp near Middletown Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 10 September 1862 Pagination: 1 p. ; 14 x 21.3 cm. Order a Copy

He is having a good time and has never felt better. He thinks he will get used to camp life. He hopes he can come home tomorrow.

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