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Keyes, Samuel. fl. 1862-1863 to Annie

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09354.08 Author/Creator: Keyes, Samuel. fl. 1862-1863 Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 13 April 1862 Pagination: 3 p. : Height: 26 cm, Width: 24.2 cm Order a Copy

describes what picket duty is. writes it involves scouting around the country. they they their food with them, nothing but corned beef and hard bread. they also do provost-duty, and stay with farmers and watch their movements.

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