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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03858.01.15 Author/Creator: Parrott, John A., fl. 1861-1877 Place Written: Prophetstown, Illinois Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 13 April 1863 Pagination: 2 p ; 20.7 x 27.7 cm Order a Copy

His health is improving and he hopes to be able to rejoin his regiment soon. He does not think it wise to go home if there is a small pox outbreak there. He would like to know if Dunham has been dismissed.

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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