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Wright, Sereno A., fl. 1862-1863 to Sister Rosetta

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02751.29 Author/Creator: Wright, Sereno A., fl. 1862-1863 Place Written: Baton Rouge, Louisiana Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 25 March 1863 Pagination: 4 p. : Height: 20.5 cm, Width: 27.7 cm Order a Copy

There has been a movement of the army. They cut off supplies to the rebel batteries as they intended. They are under marching orders but may not go anywhere for a week or so. He talks about the cost of food. He has had to sell his pistol just to buy food.

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