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Ives, Warren A., fl. 1863-1864 to Parents

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00653.03.03 Author/Creator: Ives, Warren A., fl. 1863-1864 Place Written: Middletown Shenandoah Valley Type: Autograph letter signed Date: October 24, 1864 Pagination: 4 p. ; 14 x 21.5 cm. Order a Copy

There was a heavy battle on the 19th. The Rebels surprised them. General Sheridan was involved. They managed to capture a whole ten acres and more guns then they knew what to do with. he found a horse the day of the fight worth about $150 but does not know how long he can keep it.

Ives, Warren A., fl. 1863-1864
Sheridan, Philip Henry, 1831-1888

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