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Wright, Sereno A. (fl. 1860-) to Mother and Sister

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02751.20 Author/Creator: Wright, Sereno A. (fl. 1860-) Place Written: Baton Rouge, LA Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1 February 1863 Pagination: 4 p. ; 20.7 x 26.1 cm. Order a Copy

He heard a good sermon from the chaplain about a soldier who recently died. In other news he is on fatigue duty so he is spared inspection. His tent mate is sick.

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