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Lowrie, James Addison, 1843-? to Mother

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC08300.26 Author/Creator: Lowrie, James Addison, 1843-? Place Written: Kinston, North Carolina. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: February 7, 1864 Pagination: 2 p. : Height: 15 cm, Width: 22.5 cm Order a Copy

just got back from Newbern where they had a skirmish and managed to the drive the yankees back to town. saw Rob as they were marching to witness the execution of two N. Carolineans who deserted their army.Written in a camp near Kinston, North Carolina

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