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Lowrie, James Addison (fl. 1862-1864) to Mother

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC08300.38 Author/Creator: Lowrie, James Addison (fl. 1862-1864) Place Written: Camp between Winchester and Charleston Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 18 July 1864 Pagination: 2 p. ; 20 x 20.5 cm. Order a Copy

left Richmond last month and have been marching ever since. are now on their way back from Maryland within 4 miles of Washington.

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