Parrott, John A., fl. 1861-1877 to father
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03858.01.18 Author/Creator: Parrott, John A., fl. 1861-1877 Place Written: Prophetstown, Illinois Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 20 August 1863 Pagination: 2 p. : Height: 25.6 cm, Width: 30.1 cm Order a Copy
father [C. Parrott] He is going to join the regiment next Monday. He is married and gives news that his wife is going to New York to stay with family. He may resign if his health does not improve but stands "on the top of the pile here now and I intend to keep there." He sent a notice of his marriage to his father and invites him to put in the local paper if he so wishes.
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