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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC07164.54 Author/Creator: Neafie, Theodore F., fl. 1861-1877 Place Written: Stevensburgh, Virginia Type: Letter signed Date: 1864/03/07 Pagination: Folio, 2.5 p. : Order a Copy

Lamenting the lack of action being seen by the regiment, he mentions the game of General musical chairs - possibly replacing General Fremont with General Meade, and a possible regimental move. He requests news from home. Written in a camp near Stevensburgh, Virginia

Neafie, Theodore Frelinghuysen, 1845-1879
Fremont, John Charles, 1813-1890
Meade, George Gordon, 1815-1872

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