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Denson, Virginius S., fl. 1842 to Mr. Denson

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03135.02.04 Author/Creator: Denson, Virginius S., fl. 1842 Place Written: Richmond, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 23 March 1864 Pagination: 4 p. : Height: 21 cm, Width: 12.3 cm Order a Copy

Writes four miles from Richmond, near battlefield littered with skulls and bones. Discusses problem with sending and receiving mail. Also comments on furloughs, and mentions that some deserters will be shot.

Denson, Virginius S., fl. 1842

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