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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05241.34 Author/Creator: Magie, James K., fl. 1862-1863 Place Written: Tennessee Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 15 April 1863 Pagination: 4 p. : Order a Copy

"No 11." Written from camp near Franklin. Chastises his wife for sending him a sheet of old advertisements. He spent an evening at Nashville and recounts various prices there. He drew new clothes from the army and describes various pieces of his uniform. He was glad to hear that Macomb went to the Republicans. Magie believes that when the soldiers come home they will carry the whole country for the Republicans.

Magie, James K., fl. 1863

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