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Nichols, Henry, fl. 1865 to Captain Alfred Nichols re: fall of Richmond, nature of his troops

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC07228 Author/Creator: Nichols, Henry, fl. 1865 Place Written: B[lake?]ly, AL Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1865/04/14 Pagination: 3 p. : envelope ; Height: 24.9 cm, Width: 19.9 cm Order a Copy

Written from soldier in 73rd U.S. Colored Infantry to brother, Captain in 4th Vermont. With envelope.

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