Sayles, Sumner, fl. 1862-1868 to Isora Sayles
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03523.32.14 Author/Creator: Sayles, Sumner, fl. 1862-1868 Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 6 June 1863 Pagination: 4 p. : envelope Height: 19.3 cm, Width: 23.9 cm Order a Copy
Writes to his sister from the field. Reports that he has been in two fights so far and has not been injured yet. Discusses her upcoming wedding and how he would like to be there. Writes about there being very few girls and says that he has not seen 25 girls since he left home.
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