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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03858.01.03 Author/Creator: Parrott, John A., fl. 1861-1877 Place Written: Mumfordsville, Kentucky Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 2 February 1862 Pagination: 1 p : docket : address leaf ; 32.5 x 20.9 cm Order a Copy

father [ C. Parrott] He is very upset to hear that Sophia is seriously ill and will try to get a leave of absence so he may visit her. He encloses money and will send more later.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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