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Holt, Talbert, fl. 1861-1863 to Carrie Holt

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03061.03 Author/Creator: Holt, Talbert, fl. 1861-1863 Place Written: LaFayette, Georgia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 16 September 1863 Pagination: 1 p. : Height: 16.2 cm, Width: 20.8 cm Order a Copy

Writes to his wife. Describes soldiering, noting the marching they have done. Also mentions an upcoming "heavy battle."

Holt, Carrie, fl. 1861-1863
Holt, Talbert, fl. 1861-1863

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