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Neafie, Theodore F., fl. 1861-1877 to: sister Carrie.

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC07164.44 Author/Creator: Neafie, Theodore F., fl. 1861-1877 Place Written: Falmouth, Virginia. Type: Letter signed Date: 1863/04/11 Pagination: Folio, 3.5 p. Order a Copy

Discussing furloughs, he asserts that he wants his pay before he decides to return home of any length of time. Refers to times of guard duty when the union and rebel picket lines exchange papers across a creek. Discusses training for a regimental move, along with a request for news from home.
Written in a camp near Falmouth.

Neafie, Theodore Frelinghuysen, 1845-1879

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