Magie, James K., fl. 1862-1863 to Mary Magie
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05241.04 Author/Creator: Magie, James K., fl. 1862-1863 Place Written: New Haven, Kentucky Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 8 January 1863 Pagination: 3 p. : Order a Copy
Writes from Headquarters of the 78th Regt, Illinois Volunteers. Notes that he has not received a letter from her in two weeks. Informs her about friends who were killed or wounded in recent fighting. Yesterday, January 7th, was his 37th birthday and he displays a hint of a mid-life crisis. Mentions Unionist civilians.
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