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Morrison, James A., fl. 1862-1864 Collection of James A. Morrison, C company, 129th regiment, New York, infantry

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03523.41 Author/Creator: Morrison, James A., fl. 1862-1864 Place Written: Various Places Type: Header Record Date: 1862-1864 Pagination: 141 letters Order a Copy

Collection includes several writers, but mostly Morrison to his wife. Personal content includes marriage troubles, possibility of deserting to see his wife and opposition to fighting for Negroes. Some battle and political content.

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