Sayles, Sumner, fl. 1862-1868 to Isora Skinkle
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03523.32.26 Author/Creator: Sayles, Sumner, fl. 1862-1868 Place Written: Vicksburg, Mississippi Type: Autograph letter signed Date: circa 21 November 1863 Pagination: 3p. : envelope ; 19.6 x 25.1 cm. Order a Copy
Informs his sister that he will be sending some money. Reports that they do battalion drill everyday, dress parade afterwards, and that they have picket duty and camp guard duty. Writes about friends and family back home. Letter has an image and the words, "E Pluribus Unum." The month was taken from the date on the envelope.
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