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Phelps, Diton, fl. 1861-1864 to father

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03523.49.17 Author/Creator: Phelps, Diton, fl. 1861-1864 Place Written: Harrison's Landing, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: circa 10 August 1861-1864 Pagination: 1 p. ; 19.3 x 22.6 cm. Order a Copy

Writes to his father from Harrison's Landing. Informs him that he sent twenty dollars home with a man named C. B. Riggs. Instructs his father to use the money to "the best advantage." Letter is faded. Letter has an image of a soldier printed on the top left hand side. The letter is dated 10 August but a year is not given.

Phelps, Diton, fl. 1861-1864

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