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Smith, Romain, fl. 1860-1865 to Frank

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06728.076 Author/Creator: Smith, Romain, fl. 1860-1865 Place Written: Chattanooga, Tennessee Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 29 September 1864 Pagination: 6 p : envelope Height: 12.5 cm, Width: 20.5 cm Order a Copy

Updates his friend on regimental news since his departure. Writes about some news that the rebels had attacked Dalton and had a garrison of 44th USCT surrounded.

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