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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05241.26 Author/Creator: Magie, James K., fl. 1862-1863 Place Written: Tennessee Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 30 March 1863 Pagination: 8 p. : Order a Copy

"No 3." Written from camp near Franklin. Lieutenant McCandles sent in his resignation. Confederates cut off federal communication for a week and captured a train. One of the postmasters was taken prisoner on the way back from Nashville and the mail was captured with him. Thinks Charley should come back before he gets in trouble. Sends a pass for his son Charles Horton to join him.

Magie, James K., fl. 1863

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