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Clark, George W., fl. 1863-1865 to his sister

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06167.09 Author/Creator: Clark, George W., fl. 1863-1865 Place Written: Nashville, Tennessee Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 17 October 1863 Pagination: 4 pages Order a Copy

Re: Sends news of himself, reminder to his sister of his birthday which is coming up a week later (he would turn 21), news of the death of Charley Allen.

Clark, George W., fl. 1863-1865
Allen, Charley, fl. 1863

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