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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06167.13 Author/Creator: Clark, George W., fl. 1863-1865 Place Written: Little River, Alabama Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 23 October 1864 Pagination: 2 pages Order a Copy

Relays news of war. Sends word of his position as Acting Adjutant for the regiment (a post he has held for two months and does not enjoy), reminds her that his twenty-second birthday occurred the day before.

Clark, George W., fl. 1863-1865

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