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Parrott, John A., fl. 1861-1877 to sister

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03858.01.02 Author/Creator: Parrott, John A., fl. 1861-1877 Place Written: Mumfordsville, Kentucky Type: Autograph letter signed Date: January 29, 1862 Pagination: 4 p : envelope Height: 20.8 cm, Width: 27.3 cm Order a Copy

sister [Sophia Parrott] They are camped near Mumfordsville, on the north side of Green River. John believes they will stay there until 1 March but complains that he "enlisted for something els[e] than lying in camp and doing nothing." He is quite well and has gained twenty pounds since they went into camp. Henry is teaching at the same school as he did last winter. Signed with the rank of Lieutenant.Written at Camp Wood.

Parott, John A., fl. 1862-1864
Parott, Sophia, fl. 1862-1864
Parott, Margaret, fl. 1862-1864
Parott, C., fl. 1862-1864
Porter, A.G., fl. 1862-1864
Thompson, Nathan, fl. 1864
Erskine, E., fl. 1862-1864

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