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Watson, Sam, fl. 1861-1864 to Richard H. Jackson

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC07705.305 Author/Creator: Watson, Sam, fl. 1861-1864 Place Written: New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 11 May 1862 Pagination: 3 p. : Height: 21 cm, Width: 26 cm Order a Copy

He writes that the wounded of his regiment have come into town. The last page is an army song called "Marching Song."

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