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Cole, Frank, fl. 1862-1864 to Parents

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC08291.10 Author/Creator: Cole, Frank, fl. 1862-1864 Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 20 June 1862 Pagination: 4 p. : Height: 26.5 cm, Width: 21.3 cm Order a Copy

He describes a battle in which he came out safe and sound. 13 wounded, four killed. Heavy artillery.

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