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Hollet, John, fl. 1862 to Mary Hollett

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00434.03 Author/Creator: Hollet, John, fl. 1862 Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: May 15, 1862 Pagination: 5 p. : envelope Height: 20 cm, Width: 13 cm Order a Copy

Written by Hollett, a member of the 75th Ohio, to his sister Mary. Written in pencil on patriotic stationery with "Secession Web" envelope, and note on small piece of paper. Discusses fighting in West Virginia. Letter does not list the location from which it was written, but a note on the envelope suggests it might be New Creek Station, Virginia, or present-day Keyser, West Virginia.

Hollett, John, fl. 1862
Hollett, Mary, fl. 1862

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