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Wolcott, Laurens W. (fl. 1861-1865) to Mother

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00653.11.01 Author/Creator: Wolcott, Laurens W. (fl. 1861-1865) Place Written: Near Louisville, KY Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 9 June 1865 Pagination: 4 p. ; 26.5 x 21.2 cm. Order a Copy

He is on his way way home. He describes the journey so far. They are lucky the government aren't trying to keep them in service after the war, as they could have done. If they did,they would be breaking their trust.

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