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Schumpert, Amos K., fl. 1864 to sweet and darling wife

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC08270.01 Author/Creator: Schumpert, Amos K., fl. 1864 Place Written: Ayer, Massachussetts Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 20 October 1864 Pagination: 2 p. + envelope ; 17 x 22.8 cm. Order a Copy

the Colonel gave him brass buttons for his coat recently. writes that a furlough is out of the question now.writes he would like some whiskey. Written in Camp Stevens

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