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Bradbury, John S. (fl. 1861-1865) Dear Brother

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03523.39.01 Author/Creator: Bradbury, John S. (fl. 1861-1865) Place Written: Dubique, Iowa Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 15 September 1861 Pagination: 4p. ; 20 x 25 cm. Order a Copy

Bradbury writes to his brother about life in camp. He describes the food rations and the artillary, and he relays the rumor that they may be sent to join Fremont in Missouri.

Fremont, John Charles, 1813-1890
Bradbury, John S., fl. 1861-1865

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