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Keyes, Samuel. fl. 1862-1863 to Annie

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09354.11 Author/Creator: Keyes, Samuel. fl. 1862-1863 Place Written: Washington, District of Columbia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 13 September 1862 Pagination: 3 p. : + envelope Height: 26 cm, Width: 24.2 cm Order a Copy

writing from the hospital. describes the battle of Bull Run. ends up getting wounded in the arm.

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