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Biddulph, George, fl. 1864 to Frank

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06728.078 Author/Creator: Biddulph, George, fl. 1864 Place Written: Pulaski, TN Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 16 November 1864 Pagination: 4 p : envelope Height: 12.5 cm, Width: 20.5 cm Order a Copy

Writes about various soldiers in the regiment including the death of Jimmy Haslehurst, the man who was accidentally shot by a fellow soldier (see letter #77). Reports that a large number of recruits have come to the regiment of which company "K" has received sixteen. Writes that he is glad that the presidential election is over and that Lincoln has won again.

Biddulph, George, fl. 1864

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