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Thompson, Frank J., fl. 1861 to Brother Frye

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC07205.079 Author/Creator: Thompson, Frank J., fl. 1861 Place Written: Halls Hill, VA Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 20 November 1861 Pagination: 2.5 p. : + envelope Height: 20.5 cm, Width: 26.3 cm Order a Copy

He has just returned from the Grand Review which he describes as magnificent. It was of the Left Wing of the army on the Potomac. He also discusses a building that he wants to sell.

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