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Fuller, Franklin W., fl. 1861-1865 to Mary

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03523.42.22 Author/Creator: Fuller, Franklin W., fl. 1861-1865 Place Written: Murfreesboro, Tennessee Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 3 June 1863 Pagination: 2 p. : envelope ; 20.4 x 12.5 cm. Order a Copy

Written at camp near Murfreesboro, Tennessee. They have received orders to move out. Writes that he has finished Laura's letter and was working on a letter to her when the order came to fall in. The troops were issued seven days rations and left behind all extra baggage. He is unsure where they are going but there is much speculation among the troops. Tells her that he will write again soon.

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