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Reynolds, Alexander W., fl. 1862 to Mrs. S. Patton re: daily life & grievances

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06898 Author/Creator: Reynolds, Alexander W., fl. 1862 Place Written: Camp Lanore, E.T. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1862/11/28 Pagination: 8 p. : + clipped signature Height: 22.9 cm, Width: 19.3 cm Order a Copy

"If Floyd should be elected senator... in all probability, I would be appointed to his command. I would to God it would be so as I would then get rid of Jefferson Davis and his kin." Signature separate, clipped from a piece of blue paper. Written at Camp Lanore, E.T.

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