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Hackett, William C., fl. 1862-1865 to Rebecca E. Hackett

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC04559.032 Author/Creator: Hackett, William C., fl. 1862-1865 Place Written: Atlanta, Georgia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 31 July 1864 Pagination: 4 p. Order a Copy

One letter addressed to Rebecca E. Hackett from William C. Hackett dated Atlanta, Georgia, July 31, 1864. States that contrary to newspaper reporting they have secured Atlanta.

Hackett, William C., fl. 1862 -1865
Hackett, Rebecca E., fl. 1862-1865
Hackett, Mary Ellen, fl. 1862-1865

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