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Magie, James K., fl. 1862-1863 to Mary Magie

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05241.07 Author/Creator: Magie, James K., fl. 1862-1863 Place Written: Louisville, Kentucky Type: Autograph letter signed Date: January 27, 1863 Pagination: 2 p. : Order a Copy

The regiment has moved to Louisville. He and a few other officers have taken possession of a building to use as their quarters. The contraband cook is practicing his spelling. He received a letter detailing Eddy's illness. He wants his son Charles to stay with his mother and go to school.

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