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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00653.11.21 Author/Creator: Wolcott, Laurens W., fl. 1861-1865 Place Written: Corinth, Mississippi Type: Autograph letter signed Date: May 3, 1863 Pagination: 6 p. : Height: 27 cm, Width: 21 cm Order a Copy

In the letter, Laurens W. Wolcott describes how they got across Bear River to meet the enemy where they immediately began fighting. The enemy rescued some of their prisoners. The next day they marched back and camped near a mountain.

Wolcott, Laurens W., fl. 1861-1865

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