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Clark, B.S., fl. 1860-1664 to Ever Remmebered Cousin

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC07205.068 Author/Creator: Clark, B.S., fl. 1860-1664 Place Written: Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 25 August 1864 Pagination: 4 p. : Height: 13.7 cm, Width: 21.2 cm Order a Copy

He describes a fight that broke out after hearing a few shots over the picket lines. They were unprepared and had to pack up quickly. He wants a president that will end the war.

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