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Tracy, Frank J., fl. 1863 to Ann

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03047.08 Author/Creator: Tracy, Frank J., fl. 1863 Place Written: Baton Rouge, Louisiana Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 12 May 1863 Pagination: 2 p. : Height: 20 cm, Width: 33 cm Order a Copy

A fellow soldier was buried yesterday. There might be a fight at Port Hudson. Baton Rouge is almost deserted. THere is only one brigade left.

Tracy, Frank J., fl. 1863

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