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Sayles, Sumner, fl. 1862-1868 to Isora Skinkle

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03523.32.37 Author/Creator: Sayles, Sumner, fl. 1862-1868 Place Written: Memphis, Tennessee Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 12 July 1864 Pagination: 3p. : envelope Height: 20.6 cm, Width: 25.7 cm Order a Copy

Writes to his sister. Inquires after the folks back home. Reports that his and another regiment might be put on provo duty. Comments that if they are put on provo duty they will be staying in place for a while. Speaks of friends and family.

Sayles, Sumner, fl. 1862-1868
Skinkle, Isora, fl. 1860-1868

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