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Albert, fl. 1861-1864 to Sister Sophia

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC07205.030 Author/Creator: Albert, fl. 1861-1864 Place Written: Manassas Junction Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 27 June 1862 Pagination: 4 p. : Height: 13.2 cm, Width: 21 cm Order a Copy

He writes about the drills they are forced to endure. He says the further they are from the enemy, the more strict they are with them. His sister has been named best music scholar at her school.

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