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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05241.12 Author/Creator: Magie, James K., fl. 1862-1863 Place Written: Franklin, Tennessee Type: Autograph letter signed Date: February 17, 1863 Pagination: 2 p. : Order a Copy

Reports that he was appointed Brigade Postmaster. His new position will allow him to make $30 to $50 a month by selling writing paper, envelopes and newspapers. The colonel is still under arrest. A strange order requires the regiment to get up at 5:30 and to stand at arms, with full knapsacks, until 6:30. Magie is exempt from this order.

Magie, James K., fl. 1863

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