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Cruger, Jefferson, fl. 1863 [Collection of Jefferson Cruger, A company, 29th regiment, Wisconsin, infantry] [word processed inventory available] [Decimalized .01- .09]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06160 Author/Creator: Cruger, Jefferson, fl. 1863 Place Written: Various Places Type: Header Record Date: 1863 Pagination: 9 items Order a Copy

Collection includes a diary accompanied by personal items: 1 cased photograph, 1 framed photograph, 1 tin type photograph, 1 belt buckle, 1 calico handkerchief, 1 small American flag, 1 pocket comb, and 1 piece of fabric (part of uniform?).

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