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Hileman, William S., fl. 1861 to Al Hileman

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03042 Author/Creator: Hileman, William S., fl. 1861 Place Written: Manassas, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 20 July 1861 Pagination: 1 p. ; 20.3 x 12.7 cm. Order a Copy

Discusses battle preparations on the eve of Bull Run. Also included is a fragment of another letter, in a different hand, with no date, signature or addressee.

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