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Hutson, Charles J., 1842-1902 to Woody

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC08165.02 Author/Creator: Hutson, Charles J., 1842-1902 Place Written: McPhersonville, South Carolina Type: Autograph letter signed Date: February 17, 1854 Pagination: 2 p. : Order a Copy

Discusses everyday matters such as the welfare of Colcock and Huston family members and friends, his schooling, receiving vaccinations, recent events, etc. Hutson was a Corporal, 1st South Carolina Infantry, during the Civil War.

Hutson, Charles J., 1842-1902

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