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Clegg, William, fl. 1859-1907 [Collection of William Clegg, I company, 2nd regiment, Louisiana, infantry] [decimalized]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03133 Author/Creator: Clegg, William, fl. 1859-1907 Place Written: Various Places Type: Header Record Date: 1859-1907 Pagination: 13 items Order a Copy

Collection includes nine letters, one newspaper clipping with ribbon, one diary, one ledger, and one photograph. Four envelopes are included. Letters are written from various people and include recommendations for Clegg, reflections of the War, and various other topics. Diary mostly consists of entries on camp life, marching, and some fighting.

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