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Dutton, Ira A., fl. 1863-1865 to Mr. Baker

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC07205.101 Author/Creator: Dutton, Ira A., fl. 1863-1865 Place Written: Fort Independence Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 22 September 1863 Pagination: 3 p. : Height: 13.5 cm, Width: 21 cm Order a Copy

He tells Mr. Baker of when he enlisted and says he would rather have enlisted than be drafted. He says work in the army is not hard but it deprives one of liberty.

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