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Mosby, John S., 1833-1916 to Clay Dennis re: his hopes for an upcoming victory

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06924 Author/Creator: Mosby, John S., 1833-1916 Place Written: Warrenton, Virginia Type: Autograph manuscript signed Date: [1860]/09/15 Pagination: 1 p. : Height: 17.2 cm, Width: 19.6 cm Order a Copy

"The star of the field that so often hath poured, it's beam o'er the battle is set; but enough of its light still remains on each sword, to light us to victory yet."

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