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McCauly, Jefferson, fl. 1863 to master re: slave inquiring about health of wife and other family members

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC07049 Author/Creator: McCauly, Jefferson, fl. 1863 Place Written: Camp Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1863/04/07 Pagination: 3 p. : Height: 26.6 cm, Width: 22 cm Order a Copy

Written on blue paper by a slave (probably traveling with Confederate officer) to his master. Location name is illegible

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