Thompson, Frank J., fl. 1861 to Brother Frye
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC07205.081 Author/Creator: Thompson, Frank J., fl. 1861 Place Written: Halls Hill, VA Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 16 March 1861 Pagination: 4 p. : + envelope Height: 20.5 cm, Width: 26.3 cm Order a Copy
They have been ordered to be ready to move at a moment's notice. He describes the scene as nothing but troops and more troops and wishes Frye could be there to see it. He mentions Gen. McClellan and Gen. Wilson who has invited him to dinner.
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