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Armstrong, George E., fl. 1861-1865 to his mother

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02157.05 Author/Creator: Armstrong, George E., fl. 1861-1865 Place Written: Staten Island, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 30 October 1862 Pagination: 1 p. ; 20.3 x 12.4 cm. Order a Copy

Written from "Camp Washington, [S.I.]," likely in Staten Island, New York.

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