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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03523.39.02 Author/Creator: Bradbury, John S., fl. 1861-1865 Place Written: St. Louis, Missouri Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 30 October 1861 Pagination: 2p. : Height: 24.7 cm, Width: 19.6 cm Order a Copy

Writing from near St. Louis, MO, Bradbury describes the camp and the artillary, and he mentions that he was involved in the First Battle of Springfield. Written at Benton Barracks (also know as Camp Benton).

Bradbury, John S., fl. 1861-1865

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