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Goold, James, 1842-? to Johnnie

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03523.05.09 Author/Creator: Goold, James, 1842-? Place Written: Falmouth, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: January 16, 1863 Pagination: 2 p. : Height: 20 cm, Width: 12.5 cm Order a Copy

Tells his brother that he received his letter and apologizes that he has to write such a short letter in return, but he is expecting to march tomorrow. Mentions that he received a letter from Theodore, another brother, and that he is doing well. Describes the windy and cold weather. Written in graphite.

Goold, James E., 1842-?
Goold, John C., 1847-?

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