Swain, Julius Marshall, 1835-1811 to his sister
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00653.10.09 Author/Creator: Swain, Julius Marshall, 1835-1811 Place Written: Washington, District of Columbia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: July 20, 1863 Pagination: 4 p. ; 20.7 x 12.8 cm. Order a Copy
Written from Georgetown, in Washington, D.C. Reports his past military activity. Met the victorious army at Frederick returning from Gettysburg. "The failure to capture or drown a large portion of Lee's army has been I think a real & serious disaster to the country." Expresses concern for her son Charlie.
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