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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02751.16 Author/Creator: Wright, Sereno A., fl. 1862-1863 Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: December 21, 1862 Pagination: 4 p. : Height: 26.5 cm, Width: 21.5 cm Order a Copy

They had inspection first thing in the morning. He talks about what different kinds of food are worth around there. He tells the story of a skirmish between cavalry units.

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