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Churchill, Byron, 1846-? to: Drazilla Churchill.

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03859.02 Author/Creator: Churchill, Byron, 1846-? Place Written: Corinth, Mississippi Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 26 July 1862 Pagination: 2 p. Order a Copy

Churchill learned in his mother's last letter that his brother is missing, and now offers encouragement that he will be found alive. He reveals that "disease is making sad havoc with us at present….[i]n fact I am more afraid of disease than I am of rebil bulits." He explains that only ten men in the company are fit for duty.

Churchill, Byron, 1846-1933

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