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Hurst, Logan, fl. 1861 to his wife

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06371.01 Author/Creator: Hurst, Logan, fl. 1861 Place Written: Suffolk, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 4 March 1862 Pagination: 2 p. : envelope Height: 30.4 cm, Width: 19.3 cm Order a Copy

Describes aspects of the Confederate States Army including the fact that there are many men [possibly referring to officers] who are in "fine humors with themselves & their uniforms" while men in the ranks huddle together without such comforts. Also mentions he will be returning home next week.

Hurst, Logan, fl. 1861-1865

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