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Worcester, John H., 1839-1863 [Letter from E. Riddell to Mr Worcester informing him of the death of his son]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03974.21 Author/Creator: Worcester, John H., 1839-1863 Place Written: Hilton Head Island, South Carolina Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 26 July 1863 Pagination: Order a Copy

Describes how John. H. Worcester was injured in battle, captured, but then died of his wounds.

Worcester, John H., 1839-1863

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