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Lowrie, James Addison, 1843-? to Mother

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC08300.19 Author/Creator: Lowrie, James Addison, 1843-? Place Written: Rapidan River, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 9 October 1863 Pagination: 2 p. : Height: 15 cm, Width: 22.5 cm Order a Copy

has had a headache for several days. advised to keep two days rations on hand. does not know know if there will be a fight soon. Written in a camp near Rapidan River, Virginia

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