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Albert, fl. 1861-1864 to Sister Sophia

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC07205.049 Author/Creator: Albert, fl. 1861-1864 Place Written: Harper's Ferry Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 15 October 1861 Pagination: 5 p. : Height: 13.5 cm, Width: 21 cm Order a Copy

He talks about their picket duty in Virginia and the surrounding woods. One day a squad approached a Rebel pickett and a fight broke out. He describes an exciting scene during which none of the men on his side got hurt.

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