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Albert, fl. 1861-1864 to Sister Sophia

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC07205.087 Author/Creator: Albert, fl. 1861-1864 Place Written: Harrisburg, Pennsylvania Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 16 October 1862 Pagination: 2.5 p. : Height: 13.7 cm, Width: 21.2 cm Order a Copy

He is told he will never rejoin his regiment because he will never regain strength in his arm.

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