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Cranor, Franklin, fl. 1862-1865 to Delia Slocum

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03791.010 Author/Creator: Cranor, Franklin, fl. 1862-1865 Place Written: Louisville, Kentucky Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 14 April 1864 Pagination: 3 p. : envelope ; 16.7 x 22.2 cm Order a Copy

The regiment had a good time back in Indianapolis. He says that while he felt comfortable returning to the front because "soldieren seams naturel as ever." The men had left Indianapolis at 4 in the afternoon of April 13 and were headed back to the front. He said that he will send a photograph and asks that she send hers.

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