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McRay, W. H. (fl. 1862-1863) to Mary

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03054.02 Author/Creator: McRay, W. H. (fl. 1862-1863) Place Written: Crab Oreard, KY Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 17 October 1862 Pagination: 3.5 p. ; 14.5 x 21 cm. Order a Copy

They are on their way to Cumberland gap. They are not giving out furloughs and he does not have enough money to get home and back so he cannot see her now. He asks for a pair of mittens.

Civil War and Reconstruction, 1861-1877
Soldier's Letter
Civil War
Military History
Union Forces
Union Soldier's Letter
Infantry
Clothing and Accessories
Women's History
Soldier's Pay
The American Civil War

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