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Morris, Charles F., fl. 1861-1862 to: George M. Morris.

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06451.003 Author/Creator: Morris, Charles F., fl. 1861-1862 Place Written: Camp Tenaly [Tenahy] Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1861/09/20 Pagination: 2 p. Order a Copy

Charles reports that a boy in his regiment was killed while on picket by an officer of his own company. His general had told the men they will be home by New Years but he does not believe it.

Morris, George M., fl. 1861

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