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Keyes, Samuel. fl. 1862-1863 to Annie

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09354.07 Author/Creator: Keyes, Samuel. fl. 1862-1863 Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 13 April 1862 Pagination: 4 p. : + envelope Height: 26 cm, Width: 24.2 cm Order a Copy

the battle of Yortown rages around them but so far their loss is small and infantry has not been engaged. understands that war is dangerous but it doesn't seem all that real to him.

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