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Schumpert, Amos K., fl. 1864 to dear, loving and sweet wife

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC08270.04 Author/Creator: Schumpert, Amos K., fl. 1864 Place Written: Ayer, Massachussetts Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 4 November 1864 Pagination: 4 p. : Height: 17 cm, Width: 22.8 cm Order a Copy

they are expecting to leave soon, most likely in the direction of Atlanta. fears there will be alot of sickness in camp this winter Written in Camp Stevens

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