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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05241.37 Author/Creator: Magie, James K., fl. 1862-1863 Place Written: Tennessee Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 21 April 1863 Pagination: 4 p. : Order a Copy

"No 13." Written from camp near Franklin. He bought a gold chain for her locket. Relates that Chris Brown from Company I was being careless with his rifle and accidentally shot Wilson McCandles in the rump. The bullet passed straight through both cheeks, but McCandles should be all right. Written in pencil.

Magie, James K., fl. 1863

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