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Bingham, George F., fl. 1861-1862 to Lucretia Bingham

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03607.01 Author/Creator: Bingham, George F., fl. 1861-1862 Place Written: s.l. Type: Letter Date: 21 November 1861 Pagination: 3 p. : Order a Copy

Sending home part of his wages for her to keep for him. Asks for newspapers including Lesley's, Harpers Weekly and The True Flag. On patriotic stationery with the title "The Shield." Features the Union shield between the dates 1776 and 1861.

Bingham, George F., fl. 1861-1862

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