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McRay, W.H., fl. 1862-1963 to Mary

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03054.01 Author/Creator: McRay, W.H., fl. 1862-1963 Place Written: Covington, KY Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 9 September 1862 Pagination: 2 p. : Height: 14.5 cm, Width: 21 cm Order a Copy

They marched southeast of Cinncinati. There is about 80,000 troops where they are. Tomorrow they move to another ground to drill.

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