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Wells, Edmund C., fl. 1864-1865 to Maria

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC08311.26 Author/Creator: Wells, Edmund C., fl. 1864-1865 Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 7 November 1864 Pagination: 4 p. : + envelope Height: 25.5 cm, Width: 21 cm Order a Copy

assures her that non combatants are rarely exposed to death or capture, their trains are guarded by over 1000 men and many have artillery with them. actually prefers army life to home because there is no rent to pay and no taxes (except income).

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