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Lakeman, John R., fl. 1861-1908 [Collection of John R. Lakeman, 23rd regiment, Massachusetts, infantry] [decimalized]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03394 Author/Creator: Lakeman, John R., fl. 1861-1908 Place Written: Various Places Type: Header Record Date: 1861-1908 Pagination: 63 items, 43 envelopes Order a Copy

Most letters are focused on New Berne, N.C. Lakeman served as a Lieut. in the 23rd Mass. Vols. Collection contains 61 documents, 43 envelopes, and two photographs. 44 letters have Civil War dates. 1 photograph in Photos, Size 1.

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