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McLean, William, fl. 1854-1862 to Mary "Mollie" McLean

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02161.019 Author/Creator: McLean, William, fl. 1854-1862 Place Written: Hampton, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 29 March 1862 Pagination: 4 p. : Height: 24.6 cm, Width: 19.5 cm Order a Copy

He met Norman Macneal in Alexandria when he got off the Washington boat. He has sent money to Father for her. He is sorry she is so disatisfied at home. He knew their living together would one day end and that Mollie could not follow him into enemy's territory. Written at Fort Monroe.

Dewey, Orville S., fl. 1861-1902

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