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Wolcott, Laurens W., fl. 1861-1865 to Father

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00653.11.19 Author/Creator: Wolcott, Laurens W., fl. 1861-1865 Place Written: Near Dallas, GA Type: Autograph letter signed Date: May 30, 1864 Pagination: 2 p. : Height: 20.8 cm, Width: 26 cm Order a Copy

He has been sick lately and even had to be taken away in an ambulance. He is feeling better however. They had a battle recently in which 10,000 volunteers came to help them. Yesterday there was heavy skirmishing.

Wolcott, Laurens W., fl. 1861-1865

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