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Sayles, Nelson, fl. 1861-1865 to Isora Skinkle

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03523.32.32 Author/Creator: Sayles, Nelson, fl. 1861-1865 Place Written: Memphis, Tennessee Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 4 March 1864 Pagination: 2p. : envelope ; 17.8 x 22.8 cm. Order a Copy

Writes to his cousin. Informs her that his regiment is on picket duty. Reports that his colonel is the acting Brigade General and believes that if he tries hard enough, he will receive a star. The letter has a watermark on the top left hand corner.

Sayles, Nelson, fl. 1861-1865
Skinkle, Isora, fl. 1860-1868

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