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McCollough, William A., fl. 1964 to Friend Fen

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC07205.015 Author/Creator: McCollough, William A., fl. 1964 Place Written: Larkinsville, AL Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 12 March 1864 Pagination: 3 p. : Height: 15 cm, Width: 24 cm Order a Copy

William writes that his life is very dull. The only excitement comes when they're on picket. They occasionally exchange shots with the Rebels and this results in 4 or 5 getting killed.

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