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Worcester, John H., 1839-1863 John H. Worcester to Abby Worcester

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03974.04 Author/Creator: Worcester, John H., 1839-1863 Place Written: New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: January 23, 1862 Pagination: Order a Copy

Gives details of life in camp, including information about disease and food. Mentions that he met some enemy prisoners.

Worcester, John H., 1839-1863

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