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Wheeler, Lysander, 1837-1917 to his parents, [brother-in-law], and sister

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC07460.020 Author/Creator: Wheeler, Lysander, 1837-1917 Place Written: Bridgeport, Alabama Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 7 March 1863 Pagination: 4 p. : envelope ; 20.5 x 25 cm. Order a Copy

They have been on the march for a few days and are probably headed for Chattanooga. Ward led them down the wrong road and they had to pick their path through the hills. He received a letter from his family assuring him "that the war will close this summer" and he is pleased with the idea.

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