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McAtee, James, fl. 1863 to: "Sir" [Wilmor Morris?]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06451.061 Author/Creator: McAtee, James, fl. 1863 Place Written: Jackson, Michigan Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1863/04/15 Pagination: 3 p. : Order a Copy

McAtee's company is packed with eight days worth of rations to leave soon, he thinks for Harpers Ferry but he is uncertain. He sends news of a friend, Bitner, and hopes to be paid soon though it seems unlikely. Written at Camp Blair

Morris, George M., fl. 1861

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