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Lowrie, James Addison, 1843-? to Mother

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC08300.35 Author/Creator: Lowrie, James Addison, 1843-? Place Written: Hanover Junction, VA Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 25 May 1864 Pagination: 2 p. : Height: 15 cm, Width: 22.5 cm Order a Copy

now in Hanover, Junction, VA. there is some pretty hard fighting over in Pennsylvania. never been so tired in his life. has been marching day and night for some time.

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