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Albert, fl. 1861-1864 to Sister Sophia

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC07205.057 Author/Creator: Albert, fl. 1861-1864 Place Written: Buras-Triumph, Louisana Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 29 June 1862 Pagination: 3 p. : + envelope Height: 13.5 cm, Width: 21 cm Order a Copy

Right now they are having a very lazy time of it and most of the mena re on their backs. He has heard that Capt. Carlow is well-liked. he tells Sophia he is glad he is a private and proud of it. Written in Camp Jackson, also known as Fort Jackson

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