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Alden, William H., 1844-? to Mother

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02831.11 Author/Creator: Alden, William H., 1844-? Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 22 November 1863 Pagination: 4 p. : Height: 14.3 cm, Width: 21.2 cm Order a Copy

The big topic is reenlisting. He thinks he will do it because it would only be one more year for 402 dollars. He is sick of Indian territory and would rather go south.

Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865
Alden, William H., 1844-1918

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