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Kearns, Joseph V., fl. 1864 to Joseph Curtis

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00653.09.19 Author/Creator: Kearns, Joseph V., fl. 1864 Place Written: Morganza, Louisiana Type: Autograph letter signed Date: August 22, 1864 Pagination: 1 p. ; 24.6 x 19 cm. Order a Copy

Kearns, commanding Company I, 83rd Regiment Ohio Volunteer Infantry, writes to Curtis in Hamilton, Ohio. Encloses resolutions expressing the Company's sentiments regarding the death of Captain Joseph B. Curtis (refer to GLC00653.09.18). Intends the enclosed resolutions for Laura Gorsuch, possibly Joseph Gorsuch's sister. Includes news of the company.

Kearns, Joseph V., fl. 1864
Gorsuch, Joseph B., ?-1864
Gorsuch, Laura, 1846-1872
Curtis, Joseph, fl. 1863-1865

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