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Keyes, Samuel. fl. 1862-1863 to Annie

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09354.02 Author/Creator: Keyes, Samuel. fl. 1862-1863 Place Written: Hampton, Virgina Type: Autograph letter signed Date: February 27, 1862 Pagination: 4 p. : + envelope Height: 26 cm, Width: 24.2 cm Order a Copy

explains that he doesn't always have time to write and his letters may not be that interesting. he expects his first fight to be in Norfolk and says they may not be home for three years. Written in Camp Hamilton, first named Camp Troy.

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