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Ladd, George (fl. 1861-1862) to Carrie

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03057.05 Author/Creator: Ladd, George (fl. 1861-1862) Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 8 July 1862 Pagination: 2 p. ; 13.5 x 21 cm. Order a Copy

Pages missing. A new regiment joined their division. Col. Marsten says they can get discharged when Richmond is taken. Gen. McClellan and Abraham Lincoln visited and it was a big affair.

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