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Smith, Romain, fl. 1860-1865 to Frank

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06728.082 Author/Creator: Smith, Romain, fl. 1860-1865 Place Written: Athens, GA Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 3 February 1865 Pagination: 4 p : envelope ; 19.2 x 24.6 cm. Order a Copy

Writes about his visit to company 36th's encampment. Also writes that he is now working as a military telegraph operator in Athens. Reports on the regimental casualties of the last battle.

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