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Pratz, William, fl. 1864-1865 [Diary of William W. Pratz]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03131.11 Author/Creator: Pratz, William, fl. 1864-1865 Place Written: Various Places Type: Diary Date: 1864-1865 Pagination: 1 diary Order a Copy

Autograph manuscript signed. Diary in pencil. Writes about camp life and the weather. Notes the number of letters he writes and receives in a day. Approximately 112 pages.

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